ORDER 8610.4K

AVIATION MECHANIC EXAMINER HANDBOOK

April 21, 2006

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

Distribution: A-W(FS)-2;A-X(FS)-2;A-FFS-5,7(MAX); Initiated By: AFS-640 ZAC-341 RECORD OF CHANGES DIRECTIVE NO. 8610.4K

CHANGE SUPPLEMENTS OPTIONAL CHANGE SUPPLEMENTS OPTIONAL TO TO BASIC BASIC

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FOREWORD This order is to be used as policy for administering all aviation mechanic oral and practical tests. This order provides standardized procedures, which shall be used by persons responsible for administering aviation mechanic oral and practical tests. Compliance with these standardized procedures will assure that applicants meet a satisfactory level of competence and workmanship required for certification. This order stresses the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) policy of placing greater emphasis on the aviation mechanic oral and practical tests. This order does not relieve FAA personnel from the responsibility of instructing and guiding Designated Mechanic Examiners (DMEs). The standardized procedures contained in this order apply to DMEs and FAA Aviation Safety Inspectors (Airworthiness) (hereafter referred to as inspectors) authorized to conduct aviation mechanic oral and practical tests. This order supersedes all prior orders concerning the administration of aviation mechanic oral and practical tests. This order also applies to all inspectors who review and approve airmen other than flightcrew member’s applications. Changes to this order and additional instructions will be issued as necessary to meet changing conditions and new regulations or procedures. All persons issued this order will be expected to insert changes as they are received.

Original signed by: Carol E. Giles for Director, Flight Standards Service

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1. Purpose...... 1-1 1-2. Distribution ...... 1-1 1-3. Cancellation ...... 1-1 1-4. Explanation of Changes ...... 1-1 1-5. General...... 1-4 1-6. FAA Mechanic Certification Policy...... 1-4 1-7. Designations Issued...... 1-4 1-8. Designee Materials...... 1-5 1-9. Security ...... 1-5 1-10. Information Currency...... 1-5

CHAPTER 2. SELECTION AND DESIGNATION OF DMES 2-1. Selection...... 2-1 2-2. General Requirements for Designation...... 2-1 2-3. Delegation/Recision of a DME Authorization...... 2-2 2-4. Termination...... 2-2

CHAPTER 3. DME TRAINING, SUPERVISION, AND RENEWAL 3-1. Training...... 3-1 3-2. Recurrent Training...... 3-1 3-3. Supervision ...... 3-1 3-4. Expiration...... 3-2 3-5. Renewal...... 3-2 3-6. Knowledge and Skill...... 3-2

CHAPTER 4. DME PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS 4-1. Privileges...... 4-1 4-2. Limitations ...... 4-1 4-3. Geographical Area...... 4-1

CHAPTER 5. CONDUCTING AND GRADING TESTS 5-1. Preparation ...... 5-1 5-2. Applicant Eligibility...... 5-2 5-3. Evaluating Applicant Performance ...... 5-5

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5-4. Conducting the Tests...... 5-5 5-5. Recording the Results of Tests...... 5-6 5-6. When the Applicant Passes ...... 5-7 5-7. Applicants Under 18 Years of Age...... 5-7 5-8. When the Applicant Fails...... 5-8 5-9. Disposition of Files ...... 5-8 5-10. Issuance of FAA Form 8060-4 By a DME When Oral and Practical Tests Are Not Administered...... 5-9 5-11. Reconstruction of a Lost Certification File...... 5-9

APPENDIX 1. EXAMPLE FORMS (15 PAGES)

Figure 1-1. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application ...... 1 Figure 1-2. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Applicant cannot list all experience required in Block III.)...... 2 Figure 1-2A. Attachment for FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Applicant cannot list all experience required in Block III.)...... 3 Figure 1-3. Attachment for FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Applicant is a graduate of an AMTS with affiliated computer test center and DMEs.) ...... 4 Figure 1-4. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Applicant is authorized to take the oral and practical tests before the computer knowledge test.) ...... 5 Figure 1-5. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Reverse Side) (Typical entries for oral and practical tests administered by a DME. All sections passed. Application approved.)...... 6 Figure 1-6. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Reverse Side) (Typical entries for oral and practical tests administered by a DME. Applicant failed Section IV. Application disapproved.)...... 7 Figure 1-6A. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Reverse Side) (Typical entries for oral and practical tests administered by a DME using PTS booklets. In this pass/fail example, the applicant passes powerplant and fails airframe. Application for the powerplant rating is approved, but the airframe rating is disapproved.) ...... 8 Figure 1-7. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Reverse Side) (Typical entries for oral and practical tests administered by a DME. Credit shown for previously passed GENERAL section.) ...... 9 Figure 1-8. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Reverse Side) (Typical entries when applicant is under 18 years of age.)...... 10 Figure 1-8A. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (Reverse Side) (Typical entries when applicant is testing under CFR 65.80.) ...... 11 Figure 1-9. FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate (Original issuance.) ...... 12

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Figure 1-10. FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate (Reissuance retaining original certificate number.) ...... 13 Figure 1-11. Example Statement of Additional Instruction...... 14 Figure 1-12. Airman Computer Test Report for AMP...... 15

APPENDIX 2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION (12 PAGES)

Figure 2-1. Privacy Act...... 1 Figure 2-2. Top Section ...... 2 Figure 2-3. Block I — Applicant Information...... 2 Figure 2-4. Block II — Certificate or Rating Applied for on Basis of — ...... 5 Figure 2-5. Block III — Record of Experience ...... 7 Figure 2-6. Block IV — Applicant’s Certification ...... 8 Figure 2-7. Block V — I Find this applicant meets the experience requirements of FAR 65 and is eligible to take the required tests ...... 9 Figure 2-8. For FAA Use Only...... 9 Figure 2-9. Results of Oral and Practical Tests ...... 10 Figure 2-10. Designated Examiner’s Report ...... 11 Figure 2-11. Applicant’s Certification...... 11 Figure 2-12. FAA Inspector’s Report...... 12

APPENDIX 3. NATIONALITY (CITIZENSHIP) TO BE USED TO COMPLETE BLOCK I OF FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION (4 PAGES)

APPENDIX 4. ORAL AND PRACTICAL TEST SECTIONS AND SUBJECTS (1 PAGE)

APPENDIX 5. INFORMATION ABOUT THE INITIAL TECHNICAL PERSONNEL EXAMINER STANDARDIZATION SEMINAR AND THE RECURRENT TECHNICAL PERSONNEL EXAMINER STANDARDIZATION SEMINAR (1 PAGE)

APPENDIX 6. EXAMPLE OF AN AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT MECHANIC ORAL AND PRACTICAL TEST PLANNING SHEET (3 PAGES)

Figure 6-1. Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Oral and Practical Planning Sheet (Front Side) ...... 3 Figure 6-1A. Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Oral and Practical Planning Sheet (Reverse Side) ...... 4

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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1. PURPOSE. d. Chapter 1, paragraph 1-5.a. Added information regarding knowledge/oral question elements a. This order is to be used as policy for and skill/practical project elements. administering all aviation mechanic oral and practical tests. This order provides standardized procedures, which e. Chapter 1, NOTE after paragraph 1-8.d. shall be used by persons responsible for administering Added information for obtaining PTS booklets. aviation mechanic oral and practical tests. Compliance f. Chapter 1, paragraph 1-9.a., 1-9a.(1), and with these standardized procedures will assure that 1-9a.(2). Explains the importance of security of the applicants meet a satisfactory level of competence and controlled material. workmanship required for certification. This order stresses the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) g. Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2.e. Replaced old policy of placing greater emphasis on the aviation information with the following statement, “Have a good mechanic oral and practical tests. This order does not record as an aviation mechanic with no violation history relieve FAA personnel from the responsibility of with the FAA (this does not include violations that have instructing and guiding Designated Mechanic Examiners been expunged).” (DMEs). h. Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2.f. Added new b. The standardized procedures contained in paragraph stating, “Have unquestionable integrity, a this order apply to DMEs and FAA Aviation Safety cooperative attitude, the ability to exercise sound Inspectors (Airworthiness) (hereafter referred to as judgment, and be a person engaged in the industry and inspectors) authorized to conduct aviation mechanic oral community with a reputation for honesty, dependability.” and practical tests. This order supersedes all prior versions of this order. When differences in guidance i. Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2.g. Renumbered appear between this order and FAA Order 8300.10, due to added paragraph 2-2.f. Airworthiness Inspector’s Handbook, volume 2, j. Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2.h. Renumbered chapters 22, 23, and 203, and volume 3, chapter 114, the due to added paragraph 2-2.f. Revised to state, “Have a document with the most current revision date should be fixed base of operation adequately equipped to support used. This order also applies to all inspectors who review testing in at least 25 percent of all level 1, level 2, and and approve airman applications for mechanic level 3 skill elements listed in Objective 3 of each Subject certificates. Area and be adequately equipped to support testing of 1-2. DISTRIBUTION. This order is distributed to the ALL of the Core Competency elements identified in division level in the Flight Standards Service and regional Objective 2 of each Subject Area for the designation Flight Standards Divisions; to all Flight Standards District sought. This includes both reciprocating and turbine Offices (FSDOs) and International Field Offices (IFOs); engine aircraft. Inspectors shall carefully consider this and to all DMEs. issue prior to designating or renewing an examiner.” 1-3. CANCELLATION. This order cancels Order k. Chapter 3, NOTE after paragraph 3-2. 8610.4J, Aviation Mechanic Examiner Handbook, dated Removed the NOTE. April 15, 2004. l. Chapter 3, paragraph 3-2.b. Replaced the 1-4. EXPLANATION OF CHANGES. This order last sentence with the following statement, “Thereafter, as contains the following revisions: required by Order 1800.56, National Flight Standards Work Program Guidelines, each inspector with designee a. Chapter 1, paragraph 1-3. This paragraph oversight responsibilities will conduct two inspections on cancels Order 8610.4J. each DME designated within the district.” b. Chapter 1, paragraph 1-4. This paragraph m. Chapter 3, paragraph 3-5.d. Added explains the revisions made to this Order. information stating, “…at the time of renewal, DMEs shall have satisfactorily completed a Recurrent Technical c. Chapter 1, paragraph 1-5. Added the Personnel Examiner Standardization Seminar within the following statement, “Tests are to be conducted in accordance with the Practical Test Standards (PTS) as applicable.”

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preceding 24-calendar months. If necessary, the ELECTRICITY Subject Area could be 3b1 supervising FSDO or IFO may extend the 24-calendar (“3” representing the Objective, “b” representing the months recurrent training requirement. However, this element, and “1” representing the first project developed extension shall not exceed 12 additional calendar months. for that element) with subsequent identifiers for the same DMEs shall schedule themselves for recurrent training.” element being 3b2, 3b3, etc.” Also, removed the references regarding the use of the mechanic oral and n. Chapter 3, paragraph 3-5.f. Added the practical test booklets when conducting tests. following statement, “The designee and the issuing inspector should each sign the FAA Form 8430-9, u. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-2.b.(2). Replaced the Certificate of Authority. Enter the jurisdictional district words “maintained an overall average of 80 percent” with office number on the reverse side.” “maintained satisfactory progress at the school.” o. Chapter 4, paragraph 4-2.j. Added v. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-3. Added the information regarding a DME conducting any oral and following statement, “Required performance levels may practical tests for applicants that have been authorized to be found in the PTS booklets.” test on FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or w. Chapter 5, NOTES (two) after paragraph Rating Application, in a geographic location other than 5-3.b. Replaced both NOTES with the following, the geographic area in which the DME is authorized. “NOTE: “No more than 10 questions shall be used to p. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-1.b. Revised to evaluate a Subject area.” reflect the removal of references regarding the use of the x. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-4.a. Changed title mechanic oral and practical test booklets when from, “Oral Test Conducted Using the Oral and Practical conducting tests. Also, added the following sentences, “A Test Booklets” to “Conducting the Oral Test.” copy of all skill element test projects developed by the DME shall be forwarded to the supervising FAA district y. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-4.a.(2). Revised to, office. Unless otherwise authorized by the supervising “The DME shall orally quiz the applicant with at least the FSDO or IFO, the projects developed by the DME shall required number of knowledge (oral) elements. The DME be forwarded to the FAA at least 30 days prior to their shall ask at least four questions in each Subject Area. use in an oral and practical test.” These questions should be from more than one element of the Subject Area. The applicant shall be able to q. Chapter 5, paragraphs 5-1.c. Revised to successfully answer 70 percent of the oral questions in reflect the removal of references regarding the use of the each Subject Area. Each Subject Area shall be passed in mechanic oral and practical test booklets when order to pass a section.” conducting tests. z. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-4.a.(3). Added the r. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-1.d. Revised to following statement, “Do not allow an applicant’s skill of reflect the removal of references regarding the use of the oral expression or ability to memorize details affect oral mechanic oral and practical test booklets when test evaluation.” conducting tests. Added information regarding selecting questions applicable to the type of test to be administered aa. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-4.b. Changed title by using the Airman Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630, from, “Practical Test Conducted Using the Oral and Internet-based knowledge question data bank. Practical Test Booklets” to “Conducting the Oral Test”. s. Chapter 5, paragraphs 5-1.e. Revised to bb. Chapter 5, paragraphs 5-4.b.(1) through reflect the removal of references regarding the use of the 5-4.b.(7). Revised to reflect the removal of references mechanic oral and practical test booklets when regarding the use of the mechanic oral and practical test conducting tests. booklets when conducting tests. t. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-1.f. Revised to read, cc. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-4.c. Revised to read, “The examiner shall assign a unique identifier to each “Test planning sheets are required for each oral and skill element project developed. Include in the identifier practical test given. Test planning sheets will be at least the Objective number (2 or 3), the letter used in forwarded to the supervising FSDO or IFO with the the PTS for identifying the Subject Areas elements, and certification file. Test planning sheets will be retained by an additional numerical or alphabetical value. For the FSDO or IFO in accordance with Order 1350.15B, example, the identifiers for skill projects developed for Records Organization, Transfer, and Destruction element “b. troubleshoot an electrical circuit” of the Standards. An example of a planning sheet is included in Section I, BASIC

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appendix 6 of this document. Planning sheets may be nn. Appendix 2, paragraph 4.i.(3). Added the developed by the examiner but shall contain the following statement, “Because of limited space on the information included in the appendix 6 example (both permanent certificate, only one citizenship reference will sides). The local FSDO or IFO may also require be shown under Nationality. The other will be shown as a additional information on the planning sheets. Mark the limitation on the certificate (e.g., Dual citizenship planning sheets for each knowledge (oral) question and includes Canada).” skill (practical) element project that will be assigned. If oo. Appendix 2, paragraph 4.j.(3). Added the the planning sheet in appendix 6 is used, the DME shall following statement, “If the applicant was born outside of make copies of both sides.” the U.S., the applicant shall enter the name of the city and dd. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-5.c. Revised to read, country, or province and country.” “Do not code any knowledge (oral) element questions or pp. Appendix 2, NOTE following paragraph skill (practical) element projects on the reverse side of 6.b.(1). Added the following “NOTE: If an applicant FAA Form 8610-2 unless the oral or practical test in a presents a CG-G-EAE-4 Form, Certificate of Eligibility, section has been failed.” reflecting completion of the FAA/Military Certification of ee. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-6. Revised to reflect Performance of Jobs Tasks program, they must list their the removal of references regarding the use of the total length of military service. The applicant must also mechanic oral and practical test booklets when include the issuance control number as recorded on the conducting tests. CG-G-EAE-4 Form under “TYPE WORK PERFORMED.” ff. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-8.a. Added the following sentences, “On the reverse side of the form, qq. Appendix 2, NOTE after paragraph 4.k.(4). identify the following: (1) the knowledge (oral) element Added the following statement, “THESE DIRECTIONS question(s) failed (utilize the computer-generated ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR APO/FPO-TYPE identifier assigned), and/or (2) the skill (practical) ADDRESSES.” element project(s) failed (utilizing the unique identifier(s) rr. Appendix 2, after paragraph 9. Added the developed from paragraph 5-1.f.), and/or (3) the Subject following statement, “REVERSE SIDE OF FAA FORM Area(s) not tested. These coded question elements and 8610-2.” projects may be used for reference when FAA Form 8610-2 is presented for a retest.” ss. Appendix 2. Added Figure 2-9, RESULTS OF ORAL AND PRACTICAL TESTS. gg. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-8.a.(1) and 5-8.a.(2). Removed these paragraphs. tt. Appendix 2, after Figure 2-9. Added paragraph 10 to discuss figure 2-9. hh. Appendix 1, Figure 1-6A. Revised to show typical entries when the applicant passes powerplant and uu. Appendix 2. Added Figure 2-10, fails airframe. DESIGNATED EXAMINER’S REPORT. ii. Appendix 1, Figure 1-8A. Added a new vv. Appendix 2, after Figure 2-10. Added figure to show typical entries when applicant is testing paragraph 11 to discuss figure 2-10. under CFR 65.80. ww. Appendix 2. Added Figure 2-11, jj. Appendix 1, Figure 1-13. Removed figure APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION. 1-13, because AC Form 8080-2 (12-90), Airman Computer Test Report, is obsolete. xx. Appendix 2, after Figure 2-11. Added paragraph 12 to discuss figure 2-11. kk. Appendix 1, paragraphs 1.f., 4.c.(1), 5.b.(5), 6.b.(3)(a), 8.b., and 13.b(1). Added “(Month, Day, yy. Appendix 2. Renamed old Figure 2-9, FAA Year.)” after “…characters (e.g., 05-05-2002).” INSPECTOR’S REPORT, to Figure 2-12, FAA INSPECTOR’S REPORT, due to the added figures. ll. Appendix 2, after paragraph 2. Added the following statement, “FRONT SIDE OF FAA FORM zz. Appendix 2. Renamed old paragraph 10 to 8610-2.” paragraph 13 due to the added figures. mm. Appendix 2, paragraph 4.b.(1). Revised to aaa. Appendix 3. Revised to reflect current note that Item B cannot be left blank. national codes.

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bbb. Appendix 4, item V T. Changed to item iii. Appendix 6. Revised the Airframe and V S. Powerplant Mechanic Oral and Practical Test Planning Sheet. ccc. Appendix 5. The new title of appendix 5 is: Information About the Initial Technical Personnel 1-5. GENERAL. The procedures contained in this Examiner Standardization Seminar and the Recurrent order apply to DMEs and to inspectors authorized to Technical Personnel Examiner Standardization Seminar. conduct aviation mechanic oral and practical tests. Tests (Previously it was appendix 6.) are to be conducted in accordance with the Practical Test Standards (PTS) as applicable. ddd. Appendix 5, paragraph 1. Replaced paragraph with the following statement, “Information, a. The tests, in three separate booklets, consist of such as a schedule of Initial and Recurrent TPE Seminars, knowledge/oral question elements and skill/practical registration fees, and online registration, is available at project elements in each of the five sections: the following Internet address: (1) I—GENERAL. http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_office s/avs/offices/afs/afs600/afs640/. If you have questions (2) II—AIRFRAME STRUCTURES. and/ or need additional information regarding the TPE (3) II—AIRFRAME SYSTEMS AND Seminars, please call (405) 954-6495.” COMPONENTS. eee. Appendix 5, paragraph 2.a. Added (4) IV—POWERPLANT THEORY AND information regarding the PTS booklets. MAINTENANCE. fff. Appendix 5, paragraph 2.b.(2). Added the (5) V—POWERPLANT SYSTEMS AND following sentences, “The registration fee must be paid COMPONENTS. prior to attending the Initial TPE Seminar. All registrations for the Initial TPE Seminar are arranged by b. Each section has from 3 to 12 Subject Areas. the examiner, after concurrence with the supervising Section I, General, is required for either the airframe or FAA district office. Arrangements for registration are powerplant rating and applies to both. Sections I, II, made via the Internet at: and III are required for the airframe rating. Sections I, IV, http://av-info.faa.gov/dsgreg/AvailableCourses.aspx. This and V are required for the powerplant rating. See site also provides a method for payment of the chapter 5, paragraph 5-1.l. for information concerning registration fee and general seminar information. There previously passed Section I, General. will be no arrangements for paying at the door. Class 1-6. FAA MECHANIC CERTIFICATION size is limited, and attendees will be assigned on a POLICY. Greater emphasis shall be placed on the “first-come” basis. If you have questions and/ or need aviation mechanic oral and practical tests to determine if additional information regarding the TPE Seminars, an applicant’s performance is acceptable or unacceptable. please call (405) 954-6495.” The primary discriminator in the aviation mechanic ggg. Appendix 5, paragraph 3.b.(2). Add the certification process is the oral and practical test. The following sentences, “The registration fee must be paid level of basic aviation mechanic skills desired by the prior to attending the Recurrent TPE Seminar. All FAA will be assured if a standard grading criterion is registrations for the Recurrent TPE Seminar are arranged used to evaluate applicants and if the tests are conducted by the examiner. Arrangements for registration are via the with objectivity. Each applicant who passes the oral and Internet at: practical tests will have shown the ability to demonstrate http://av-info.faa.gov/dsgreg/AvailableCourses.aspx. This basic mechanic skills in all Subject Areas and sections site also provides a method for payment of the required for the rating sought. registration fee and general seminar information. There 1-7. DESIGNATIONS ISSUED. The following will be no arrangements for paying at the door. Class size mechanic examiner designations are issued: is limited, and attendees will be assigned on a “first-come” basis. If you have questions and/ or need a. Airframe (A). Conducts aviation mechanic additional information regarding the TPE Seminars, airframe rating oral and practical tests as well as the please call (405) 954-6495.” General oral and practical test, when required. hhh. Appendix 6. The new title of appendix 6 is: b. Powerplant (P). Conducts aviation mechanic Example of Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Oral and powerplant rating oral and practical tests as well as Practical Test Planning Sheet. (Previously it was General, when required. appendix 5.)

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c. Airframe and Powerplant (A and P). 1-9. SECURITY. Each DME is responsible for Conducts aviation mechanic airframe and powerplant establishing and carrying out appropriate security ratings oral and practical tests as well as General, when procedures. required. a. Importance of Security. The security of the 1-8. DESIGNEE MATERIALS. The supervising controlled material is important to prevent compromise FSDO or IFO shall provide each designee with supplies and to ensure that applicants meet the aeronautical skill appropriate to the designation. The following supplies are standards for aviation mechanic certificates and ratings. necessary for the performance of DME duties and shall be (1) The DME shall ensure adequate security returned to the supervising FSDO or IFO when the of FAA Form 8060-4 as well as all knowledge element designation is surrendered or terminated. The supervising questions acquired from the DME Knowledge Question FSDO or IFO should issue designee materials at the time Database Internet site and/or skill element projects of selection. developed for use in testing. a. Order 8610.4K, Aviation Mechanic Examiner (2) The aforementioned material shall be Handbook. secured in a manner that will not allow unauthorized b. Aviation Mechanic General Practical Test access (i.e., a locked drawer, cabinet, or closet). Access to Standards (PTS) booklet FAA-S-8081-26. the secured material shall be given to persons who are authorized representatives of the Administrator only. Any c. Aviation Mechanic Airframe Practical Test public request for the secured material should be referred Standards (PTS) booklet FAA-8081-27. to the supervising FSDO or IFO. d. Aviation Mechanic Powerplant Practical NOTE: The PTS booklets are intended to be Test Standards (PTS) booklet FAA-8081-28. public; therefore, they do NOT require security NOTE: The supervising FSDO or IFO may provide procedures. the PTS booklets to the DME or they may be 1-10. INFORMATION CURRENCY. obtained via the Internet or through common sources such as the Government Printing Office a. Any deficiencies found, clarifications needed, (GPO). or improvements to be suggested regarding the content of this order shall be forwarded for consideration to: FAA; e. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or ATTN: DESIGNEE STANDARDIZATION BRANCH Rating Application, (Stock No. 0052-00-026-8004). (AFS-640); P.O. Box 25082; Oklahoma City, OK f. FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman 73125-0082. Your assistance is welcome. FAA Certificate (Stock No. 0052-00-049-5001). Form 1320-19, Directive Feedback Information, is attached to this order for your convenience. If an g. FAA Form 337, Major Repair and Alteration interpretation is urgently needed, call the originating (Stock No. 0052-00-025-8000). office, AFS-640, for guidance at (405) 954-4220. Please h. Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations use the attached FAA Form 1320-19 as a followup to any (14 CFR) Part 65, Certification: Airmen Other Than verbal conversation. Flight Crewmembers. b. Use the OTHER COMMENTS area on FAA i. 14 CFR Part 183, Representatives of the Form 1320-19 to provide a complete explanation of why Administrator. the suggested change is necessary. However, you may correct, as necessary, a copy of the pertinent information, or provide a handwritten note for consideration.

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CHAPTER 2. SELECTION AND DESIGNATION OF DMES 2-1. SELECTION. b. Show evidence of a high level of aeronautical knowledge in the Subject Areas required for aviation a. Applicants for a DME are selected by mechanic certification in both reciprocating and turbine supervising FSDOs or IFOs when the need for a DME engine aircraft. has been recognized. Careful consideration is given to the recommendations of FAA-certificated (14 CFR, Part 145) c. Have held a valid aviation mechanic repair station operators, FAA-certificated (14 CFR, certificate for 5 years with the rating(s) for which a Part 147) Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools designation is to be issued. When eligible persons are not (AMTS), airport managers, air carrier or air taxi available, the 5-year requirement may be reduced operators, and other knowledgeable members of the to 3 years if the prospective designee meets all other aviation community. The applicant shall complete FAA requirements and possesses above-average technical Form 8110-28. The FAA Form 8110-28 will be sent to qualifications. the National Examiner Board (NEB) for review of d. Have been actively exercising the privileges general qualifications. If general qualifications are met, of a valid aviation mechanic certificate for 3 years on the NEB will rank the applicants against other applicants. U.S.-registered civil aircraft immediately prior to The applicant will then be notified by the NEB to take a designation. computer knowledge test. Once the computer knowledge test is successfully completed, the applicant officially e. Have a good record as an aviation mechanic becomes a candidate and is placed in the candidate pool. with no violation history with the FAA (this does not The FSDO or IFO will notify the NEB when a need for a include violations that have been expunged). DME exists. f. Have unquestionable integrity, a cooperative b. Examiners applying for reinstatement shall attitude, the ability to exercise sound judgment, and be a submit the completed application form directly to the person engaged in the industry and community with a designating FSDO or IFO. Only the FSDO or IFO that reputation for honesty, dependability. previously had jurisdiction over the applicant shall accomplish reinstatement. Former designees who relocate g. Have satisfactorily completed the Initial to another FSDO or IFO and request reinstatement shall Technical Personnel Examiner Standardization Seminar be treated as initial applicants and will be required to before his or her appointment as a DME. submit an application to the NEB for initial evaluation h. Have a fixed base of operation adequately and recommendation. Examiners holding a valid and equipped to support testing in at least 25 percent of all current designation who wish to relocate to a different level 1, level 2, and level 3 skill elements listed in geographical area, providing there is no break in service Objective 3 of each Subject Area of the applicable PTS and the receiving FSDO or IFO agree to the transfer, may and be adequately equipped to support testing of ALL of do so without applying to the NEB. However, the the Core Competency elements identified in Objective 2 examiner shall submit a new application to the receiving of each Subject Area for the designation sought. This FSDO or IFO. includes both reciprocating and turbine engine aircraft. c. A DME may be designated to serve outside Inspectors shall carefully consider this issue prior to the U.S. provided such designation will serve designating or renewing an examiner. U.S. citizens abroad and the DME’s activities can be (1) The fixed base of operation, equipment, properly supervised by a supervising IFO. Limitations and materials shall be adequate for an applicant to may be placed on the DME as provided by current FAA demonstrate the basic skills for the rating sought. The policy regarding the certification of airmen outside supervising FSDO or IFO will monitor the status of the U.S. equipment periodically to insure compliance. 2-2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIG- (2) Airworthy aircraft, other aircraft, aircraft NATION. subassemblies, operational mockups, or other aids may be used for testing airman applicants. a. A minimum age of 23 years.

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(3) Tools, equipment, materials, current provided to the DME in writing. The written notification publications, and necessary apparatus required to to the DME should indicate the reasons for the complete a project assignment shall be the type termination or nonrenewal. The DME may request a recommended by aircraft manufacturers or accepted in the review of the matter by the regional Flight Standards aviation industry. division manager. If the DME wishes to have the regional Flight Standards division manager review the matter, the 2-3. DELEGATION/RECISION OF A DME DME shall make the request for the review in writing or AUTHORIZATION. Title 49, U.S. Code Section 44702, in person within 10 days of receipt of the written as amended, empowers the Administrator to delegate to notification of the FSDO or IFO manager’s decision. private persons any function relating to the examination, inspection, and testing of airman applicants, subject to e. Division manager’s decision. If the DME any regulation, supervision, and review which the requests a review by the regional Flight Standards Administrator may prescribe. Under Title 49, U.S. Code division manager, the DME should be advised that the Section 44702 and FAA directives, the Administrator division manager’s decision is final. The DME will be may rescind any such delegation at any time and for any notified of the division manager’s decision and the reason deemed appropriate. The Administrator may reasons for that decision. determine that such a delegation should not be renewed 2-4. TERMINATION. Termination of a DME’s for any reason deemed appropriate. designation for reasons other than insufficient need for a. Proposed termination or nonrenewal. The the DME’s services should be initiated when other means FSDO or IFO should provide the DME with notice and an of ensuring the DME’s conformance to standards are opportunity to respond to a proposed action to terminate unsuccessful, unfeasible, or inappropriate. or to nonrenew a designation. Designations are a. Reasons for termination. A designation is terminated under the general conditions contained in terminated by the Administrator for any of the following 14 CFR part 183, section 183.15(d). reasons: b. Notification. The designee should be notified (1) For any reason the Administrator in writing of the reason(s) for the proposed action. The considers appropriate; reason(s) cited should be as specific as possible. The notification should cite any applicable rule and/or (2) Upon the written request of the DME; handbook guidance. When the reasons are supported by (3) When there is no longer a need for the examples of unacceptable conduct, examples should be DME’s services; and stated. The reasons cited may be supported by documented surveillance or the results of other (4) Upon a finding by the Administrator that investigations; however, supporting documents will not the DME has not properly performed the DME’s duties. be included with the notification to the DME. b. Examples. The following are examples of c. Option to respond. The written notification deficiencies in a DME’s duties: should give the designee the option to respond in writing (1) Unsatisfactory performance in any phase or in person. The designee may elect to be accompanied of DME duties or responsibilities, including the inability by counsel if responding in person. A record may be to accept or carry out the supervising FSDOs or IFOs made of any meeting held. instructions; (1) The record of any meeting with the (2) Any actions by the DME that may reflect DME may be in the form of notes taken by a secretary discredit on the FAA, such as misuse of the designation during the meeting, a summary written by the staff of the or failure to maintain a reputation for integrity and FSDO or IFO after the meeting, or another method. dependability in the industry and the community; (2) A copy of the record should be sent to (3) The inability of the DME to work the DME by the supervising FSDO or IFO. The DME harmoniously with FSDO or IFO personnel or the public; may submit comments or propose corrections to the record. (4) Evidence that the DME’s general and/or professional qualifications and requirements were not met d. FSDO or IFO manager’s decision. The at the time of the original designation or at any time FSDO or IFO manager’s decision regarding the thereafter; termination or nonrenewal of a designation should be

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(5) A DME’s inability to demonstrate The DME should be notified of these deficiencies and satisfactory performance during a knowledge and skill given an opportunity to correct the deficiencies within a evaluation or during an Initial Technical Personnel 90-day period. The DME should be advised by the FSDO Examiner Standardization Seminar or a Recurrent or IFO that continued poor performance constitutes Technical Personnel Examiner Standardization Seminar; grounds for termination of the DME’s designation. or d. Voluntary surrender. A DME may (6) A DME’s failure to maintain, or inability voluntarily surrender a designation at any time. This to demonstrate, qualifications for any certificate, rating, voluntary surrender should be made in writing and be or designation held. accompanied by the DME’s FAA Form 8430-9, Certificate of Authority. c. Documentation. Deficiencies in a DME’s performance should be documented by the FSDO or IFO.

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CHAPTER 3. DME TRAINING, SUPERVISION, AND RENEWAL 3-1. TRAINING. Prospective DMEs shall satisfactorily (4) Assure that discussion following any test complete the Initial Technical Personnel Examiner is private and is confidential. Standardization Seminar before initial designation. (See f. Proficiency. A DME shall maintain a high appendix 5 for seminar information). Following the Initial degree of knowledge in the Subject Areas required for Technical Personnel Examiner Standardization Seminar, aviation mechanic certification and evaluation techniques. the DME shall be coached by personnel from the supervising FSDO or IFO in all procedures relevant to the 3-2. RECURRENT TRAINING. Each DME is DME’s duties. The assigned inspector from the encouraged to attend safety meetings, aviation mechanic supervising FSDO or IFO shall be present during the first seminars, and other programs contributing to the oral and practical tests conducted by the DME to provide techniques of aircraft maintenance. The DMEs shall guidance and training, and to inform the DME of the schedule themselves for a Recurrent Technical Personnel proper test procedures. Specific items of emphasis during Examiner Standardization Seminar and notify the the period of training and indoctrination are: supervising FSDO or IFO. Satisfactory completion of the Initial Technical Personnel Examiner Standardization a. Direction and Guidance. The DME is Seminar is a prerequisite for enrollment in a Recurrent expected to call upon the supervising FSDO or IFO for Technical Personnel Examiner Standardization Seminar. advice and guidance, as necessary, for the performance of Attendance at a Recurrent Technical Personnel Examiner assigned responsibilities in accordance with prescribed Standardization Seminar is mandatory. (See appendix 5 procedures. for seminar information). b. Reference Materials. The DME is expected to 3-3. SUPERVISION. Each DME operates under the have ready access to current Title 14 of the Code of direct supervision of the FSDO or IFO that holds the Federal Regulations (14 CFR) appropriate to aviation designation file. mechanic certification. a. Inspectors who supervise the activities of c. Instruction. The DME shall receive specific DMEs will always welcome the opportunity to discuss instructions from the supervising FSDO or IFO in the procedures and standards with DMEs upon request to proper conduct of oral and practical tests, the execution of resolve any questions. the necessary forms, and the proper routing of certification files. The supervising FSDO or IFO and/or b. Inspectors who supervise the activities of the Designee Standardization Branch, AFS-640, should DMEs will observe each new DME conducting oral and resolve DME questions on issues that are not made clear practical tests to determine that the DME is familiar with in this order. current procedures and standards. Thereafter, as required by Order 1800.56, National Flight Standards Work d. Availability. DMEs are expected to make Program Guidelines, each inspector with designee DME services available to all applicants on an equitable oversight responsibilities will conduct two inspections on basis regardless of who trained the applicant or the each DME designated within the district. applicant’s geographic area of residence. c. When performance of a mechanic who has e. Professional Conduct. Each DME shall been tested by a DME is found unsatisfactory, or other represent the Administrator in a manner, which will evidence reveals deficient performance by the DME, a reflect credit on the FAA and shall exercise care with check of the DME’s aeronautical knowledge and respect to the applicant as follows: certification procedures will be requested by the (1) Honor appointments made as promptly supervising FSDO or IFO. as possible. d. DMEs shall submit certification files to the (2) Arrange to conduct the oral test in supervising FSDO or IFO regardless of test results (pass, private with the applicant. fail, or test not completed) WITHIN 5-CALENDAR DAYS of test date. (3) Give undivided attention to the applicant during the testing period.

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3-4. EXPIRATION. All designations expire on (1) A current FAA Form 8430-9, Certificate October 31 of each year. Those issued in October will of Authority. expire the following October. The expiration date is (2) A record of all oral and practical tests shown on FAA Form 8430-9, which is issued to each conducted since the issuance or last renewal of the DME DME. designation. 3-5. RENEWAL. A designation will be renewed when (3) A certificate of training showing the the supervising FSDO or IFO has determined that a need DME successfully completed a Recurrent Technical still exists for a DME and that the DME meets all the Personnel Examiner Standardization Seminar. requirements for renewal. The DME shall be notified, and a new FAA Form 8430-9 will be issued. Renewal of (4) A new FAA Form 8110-28 with DMEs is not automatic. Renewal may be denied for any blocks 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, reason listed in paragraph 2-4. 20, 22, 23, and 23a completed. a. The supervising FSDO or IFO shall hold a NOTE: The DME shall meet the requirements meeting annually to discuss DME procedures, problems, of paragraph 2-2g to be renewed. and designation renewal. At the discretion of the manager f. The supervising FSDO or IFO will approve of the supervising FSDO or IFO, this meeting may be the application for renewal by completing the appropriate held in conjunction with the Recurrent Technical blocks on page 4 of FAA Form 8110-28. The designee Personnel Examiner Standardization Seminar. All FSDO and the issuing inspector should each sign the FAA Form or IFO inspectors having authority for DMEs or who 8430-9, Certificate of Authority. Enter the jurisdictional approve or review airman applications shall attend the district office number on the reverse side. Recurrent Technical Personnel Examiner Standardization Seminar. All FSDO or IFO inspectors assigned as DME g. After completing the application for focal points shall attend the Initial Technical Personnel renewal, FSDO or IFO personnel will: Examiner Standardization Seminar. (1) Retain the completed application for the b. The requirements, as listed in paragraph 2-2, office files. for the designation shall be maintained by each designee (2) Enter the information into the Vital when conducting tests. Information System (VIS), and verify that the information c. All DMEs shall have satisfactorily completed is correct. If you have any questions, you may contact the the Initial Technical Personnel Examiner Standardization Aviation Data Systems Branch, AFS-620. Seminar. 3-6. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL. The determination d. In addition to completion of the Initial that the DME’s knowledge and application of current Technical Personnel Examiner Standardization Seminar, procedures and standards are adequate for renewal of the at the time of renewal, DMEs shall have satisfactorily designation may be based upon the DME’s attendance at completed a Recurrent Technical Personnel Examiner a meeting or seminar conducted for the purpose of Standardization Seminar within the preceding 24-calendar standardization. At the discretion of the supervising months. If necessary, the supervising FSDO or IFO may FSDO or IFO, observation by an appropriately-rated extend the 24-calendar month recurrent training inspector of a DME’s conduct of an oral and/or a requirement. However, this extension shall not exceed 12 practical test may be required. It is important for a DME additional calendar months. DMEs shall schedule to require a level of competency high enough to ensure themselves for recurrent training. that safety will not be compromised, yet one that can be realistically met by qualified applicant. e. A completed renewal file shall be presented by the DME to the supervising FSDO or IFO 45 days prior to renewal. It is the responsibility of the DME to complete the file for renewal, which shall include:

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CHAPTER 4. DME PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS

4-1. PRIVILEGES. A DME is authorized to: Form 8430-9 if the base is not adequately equipped with available equipment and material when the tests are a. Accept FAA Form 8610-2, for aviation conducted. mechanic certificates and ratings. i. Conduct oral and practical tests unless the b. Conduct aviation mechanic oral and applicant has passed the required tests, except for practical tests appropriate to FAA Form 8430-9, held by mechanic applicants authorized in accordance with the DME. section 65.80. c. Charge each applicant a reasonable fee. The j. Conduct any oral and practical tests for examiner should make sure the applicant understands all applicants that have been authorized to test on FAA form fees that will be charged, including the fee for retesting 8610.2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application, in after failure, before the DME accepts an FAA a geographic location other than the geographic area in Form 8610-2. which the DME is authorized unless the DME reports the d. Issue temporary aviation mechanic request for testing to the FSDO or IFO responsible for certificates to applicants who have been tested and found his/her designee authorization and receives written qualified for the certificate or rating sought. The permission prior to conducting the test. The DME may supervising FSDO or IFO may retain this privilege. be issued continuing authorization to perform these tests. This authorization does not relieve the DME from the 4-2. LIMITATIONS. AMTS affiliated DMEs (see notification requirements of paragraph 5-1 prior to Chapter 5, paragraph .5-2.a.2) may test two applicants at performing the test. The continuing authorization may be a time provided they are either students (14 CFR part 65, amended or rescinded any time the DME’s responsible section 65.80) or graduates of that AMTS. Any DME FSDO or IFO finds necessary. testing applicants, other than those listed above, may only test one applicant at a time. In addition, no DME shall: k. Temporarily suspend a test to allow the applicant further study, then continue the same test at a a. Conduct oral and practical tests at locations later time. not listed as a base of operation on the current FAA Form 8430-9 held by the DME, unless authorized by the l. Deviate from the procedures in this order or supervising FSDO or IFO. the PTS booklets. b. Conduct or monitor any portion of computer 4-3. GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. knowledge tests. a. DMEs wanting to administer oral and c. Reissue or amend any expired FAA practical aviation mechanic tests outside the geographical Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate. area of the DME’s supervising FSDO or IFO shall: d. Endorse, amend, alter, or issue any (1) Request authorization in writing from permanent airman certificate. the supervising FSDO or IFO and the FSDO or IFO in the district where the tests will be conducted. e. Exempt any applicant from testing in all Subject Areas in sections required for the rating sought. (2) Provide these FSDOs or IFOs with the date and address of the testing site in writing. f. Combine teaching with testing during the testing of an applicant. (3) Make the request in a timely manner prior to the test date. g. Conduct oral and practical tests unless an applicant presents proof of eligibility as prescribed in (4) Arrange for and prove to the FSDO or 14 CFR part 65. IFO in the district where the temporary test site is located that the DME has available adequate facilities, equipment, h. Conduct oral and practical tests at the base current publications, and materials for testing applicants of operation that appears on the DME’s FAA to demonstrate the basic skills necessary for the certificate and/or rating(s) sought.

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b. When permission is granted to the DME to (2) Certification files shall be submitted to administer oral and practical tests in the area of that FSDO or IFO. jurisdiction of another FSDO or IFO: c. Requests for testing outside the DME’s (1) The DME then comes under the respective regional geographic area will be denied. jurisdiction of that FSDO or IFO.

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CHAPTER 5. CONDUCTING AND GRADING TESTS 5-1. PREPARATION. DMEs shall notify the e. Developing skill (practical) element supervising FSDO or IFO prior to conducting all oral and projects. The objective of this type of test is to measure practical tests. The supervising FSDO or IFO may an applicant’s basic skills in a subject area. The design of establish specific procedures for this notification. Plan the skill element is directly relational to its assigned level ahead! Since applicants may have widely differing and to the accuracy of this measurement. The following backgrounds, it will be necessary to review the basic guidelines should be used to assist the DME in the applicant’s experience in order to select appropriate oral development of skill projects. questions and practical projects. Try to ask questions and (1) Include any “givens” (e.g. specific tools, assign projects that will be fair and yet cover all Subject equipment, mock-ups, technical data, etc.) that will be Areas necessary for certification. required for the project. a. A reasonable fee may be charged each (2) Be clear and concise with the level applicant for the DME’s service in administering the oral clearly identified. and practical tests, for handling the forms and reports incident to the issuance of an aviation mechanic (3) Refer to the standard(s) by which the certificate, and for the use of the DME’s facilities, project will be graded. This performance standard shall be equipment, and materials. A mutual understanding and developed by the examiner for each project and will agreement of the total fee to be charged for the DME’s include: services should be reached before the tests are begun. An (a) What the applicant shall do. As an agreement in writing may be to the advantage of both the example: install an assigned control surface. DME and the applicant. (b) How it shall be done. As an b. The “Knowledge” (oral) and “Skill” example: use of proper information (e.g., manufacturer’s (practical) elements listed in the aviation mechanic PTS data, TCDS, etc.,) proper tooling, and observance of all booklets shall be used to administer the oral and practical applicable safety precautions. tests. A copy of all skill element test projects developed by the DME shall be forwarded to the supervising FAA f. The examiner shall assign a unique district office. Unless otherwise authorized by the identifier to each skill element project developed. Include supervising FSDO or IFO, the projects developed by the in the identifier at least the Objective number (2 or 3), the DME shall be forwarded to the FAA at least 30 days prior letter used in the PTS for identifying the Subject Areas to their use in an oral and practical test. elements, and an additional numerical or alphabetical value. For example, the identifiers for skill projects c. Test in each Subject Area of each section developed for element “b. troubleshoot an electrical required for the rating sought, one-third of the section circuit” of the Section I, BASIC ELECTRICITY Subject shall be level 1 or higher, one-third shall be level 2 or Area could be 3b1 (“3” representing the Objective, higher, and one-third shall be level 3, even though the “b” representing the element, and “1” representing the applicant may not have used some of the skills in past or first project developed for that element) with subsequent present jobs. The DME is not required to test every identifiers for the same element being 3b2, 3b3, etc. ELEMENT in each Subject Area. An applicant shall be able to demonstrate satisfactory knowledge and skill in g. There is no standard length of time the assigned elements in each Subject Area to the prescribed for aviation mechanic oral and practical tests. required standard. However, the testing period shall be long enough to make a valid determination in each Subject Area for the rating d. Developing Knowledge (oral) element tests. sought. Appropriate time shall be taken to ensure that all Access the Airman Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630, required knowledge element questions and skill element Internet-based knowledge question data bank. Select practical projects have been completed for each Subject questions applicable to the type of test to be administered. Area for the rating sought. Do not select more than 10 questions for each Subject Area to be tested. Do not use the same questions for three h. Two originals of FAA Form 8610-2, Airman consecutive tests. Do not allow an applicant to select Certificate and/or Rating Application, shall be received questions. from the applicant before testing is begun. FAA

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Form 8610-2 shall be completed in accordance with time. Progressive testing is defined as testing which is Appendix 2, Instructions for Completing FAA continued for more than four sessions in a 4-day period. Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Temporarily suspending the test to allow the applicant Application, found in this order. The DME or inspector further study is not allowed. Both the applicant and the should provide FAA Form 8610-2 and give detailed examiner should plan the testing times so that as much as instructions for completing it correctly. (The inspector or possible of the test will be completed once it is started. DME shall copy appendix 2 of this order and provide it to k. Should the test not be completed in the the applicant until FAA Form 8610-2 is revised with allotted timeframe, the examiner will correctly mark both written instructions attached.) The DME or inspector FAA Forms 8610-2 (two originals) (on the reverse side) should refer to Order 8300.10, Volume 2, Chapter 22, for for the Subject Areas completed. Subject Areas not additional information for reviewing and completing an completed will NOT be marked as a failure on both FAA FAA Form 8610-2. The applicant shall be advised to read Form 8610-2 (two originals). In addition, a statement will the supplemental information attached to FAA be placed in the REMARKS area indicating why the test Form 8610-2. (See appendix 1.) was not completed. This incomplete test file will be NOTE: All signatures shall be original, in dark ink, forwarded to the supervising FSDO or IFO within with the name printed in dark ink or typed below 5-calendar days. A retest for the Subject Areas not or next to the signature. completed should, when practical, be scheduled at the time the test is discontinued. This retest will be treated as i. A pre-test interview should be conducted. if the applicant had failed those portions not tested. (See This should be accomplished face-to-face, by paragraphs 5-2.c. and 5-2.d.) telephone/FAX, through electronic mail, or other methods that will allow the DME to: NOTE: Do NOT start any test without the intent to complete the testing for the issuance of a certificate (1) Discuss fees, testing procedures, and at least one rating or an added rating. Never projects, and type of equipment to be used and what the test with the intent of testing the General section applicant should expect if they pass, fail, or do not only. complete the test. l. The General Section of the Tests. An (2) Advise the applicant when the day’s applicant is not required to take Section I, General, of a activities will be terminated and when testing will be knowledge or skill test for a mechanic rating if it was resumed if more than 1 day is needed. previously passed. Proof of passing may be in the form (3) Ensure the applicant’s eligibility (See of: paragraph 5-2). (1) A mechanic certificate with the alternate (a) Review the applicant’s FAA Form rating; or 8610-2 for completeness and correctness. The DME shall (2) FAA Form 8610-2 that shows Section I, have the applicant correct any errors. This may require General, has been passed within the preceding the applicant to return to the FSDO or IFO where 24-calendar months (although other sections may not authorization was obtained. have been passed). (b) Review the applicant’s current 5-2. APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY. Applicants will be written test results that are applicable to the rating(s) required to furnish identification with a photograph and a sought. signature. If FAA Form 8610-2 is completed at a FSDO (c) Have the applicant indicate, in the or IFO, the approving inspector will record the method of event that they pass all of the required tests, how they will identification (e.g., drivers license, passport, military respond to the two questions listed in Block IV, identification) in the REMARKS area of FAA APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION, located on the Form 8610-2. The DME will verify the applicant’s reverse side of FAA Form 8610-2. There may be a need identification prior to testing. If means of identification to have supervising FAA district office involvement if the was provided in the REMARKS area, the DME will applicant would be required to answer “yes” to either of verify the identification and initial the inspector’s entry. the questions. (Sample entry: Oklahoma Driver License No. 123456789.) However, if the means of identification j. Progressive tests shall not be given. was not previously entered, in the REMARKS area, the Although it may be necessary to continue a test for more DME will make the entry in the REMARKS area. (See than 1 day, tests shall not be allowed to continue for long appendix 1, figures 1-5, 1-6, and 1-7.) The responsibility periods of for ensuring

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applicants meet the English language requirements is “lining through” or “blacking out” the shared by the aviation schools, designated examiners, and test(s) NOT authorized, and Block V shall aviation safety inspectors. Ultimately, the designated be endorsed by an inspector. examiner and aviation inspector are required to evaluate (2) Applicants attending or graduating from each applicant’s eligibility, including English fluency, an approved AMTS. prior to beginning the practical test or accepting an application for an airman certificate or rating. Advisory (a) Graduates from AMTSs having Circular (AC) 60-28, English Language Skill Standards affiliated DMEs need not present the graduation Required By 14 CFR Parts 61, 63, and 65, provides certificate or certificate of completion, appropriate to guidance for airman applicants, designated examiners, rating sought, to the local inspector prior to taking the and aviation safety inspectors in determining English computer knowledge test and oral and practical tests language skills required for airman certification. provided: a. Original FAA Form 8610-2. 1 The AMTS has an affiliated computerized testing center and an affiliated DME, and (1) All applicants claiming civilian and/or the tests are given by the affiliated examiners. military experience as a basis for qualification, shall have the experience evaluated and verified by an inspector 2 The AMTS has established a before taking the required test. The inspector may, as a procedure acceptable to the supervising FSDO having matter of office procedures, reproduce and retain copies jurisdiction over the AMTS. This procedure will require of FAA Form 8610-2 and documented evidence presented that the AMTS provide a certified list of graduates to the by the applicant. The inspector will: FSDO and to each of the AMTS’s affiliated computerized testing centers, and DMEs. The list shall be available (a) Evaluate the experience documents prior to the computerized testing center or DMEs and verify them, if necessary. administering the appropriate test(s). Also, the AMTS (b) Have the applicant complete FAA will maintain and provide a current list of affiliated Form 8610-2 (two originals). (See appendix 1, computerized testing centers and DMEs to the FSDO. figures 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4.) Provide a copy of 3 The AMTS’s certified list shall appendix 2 to the applicant. Instruct the applicant to read contain the names and addresses of graduates, graduation the PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION area of FAA dates, and the curriculum from which the applicant Form 8610-2. Instruct the applicant to detach the graduated (i.e., airframe, powerplant, or airframe and PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION area of FAA powerplant combined). The list will reflect a statement Form 8610-2. certifying these graduates and will be signed and dated by (c) Review FAA Form 8610-2 for an authorized AMTS official. completeness, sign and complete Block V of FAA NOTE: Graduates taking the written Form 8610-2 (both originals), and return them if the or oral and practical tests from applicant meets the experience requirements. All examiners, other than those experience documents shall be returned to the applicant. affiliated with the AMTS, shall Both originals will be retained by the applicant to present present a graduation certificate or to a DME or inspector for the oral and practical tests. certificate of completion to an (d) Only inspectors who hold the inspector. This also applies to mechanic certificate with an A and P rating are authorized nonaffiliated computerized testing to review and endorse Block V of FAA Form 8610-2. centers. (The inspector shall review the documents, complete Block V, NOTE: AMTS graduates may take the and sign Block V. This authorizes applicable knowledge test upon the AMTS graduate to be tested by presenting an appropriate graduation an examiner other than an certificate or certificate of completion to AMTS-affiliated examiner.) an affiliated test center. Other applicants may take the applicable mechanic test (b) Affiliated AMTS DMEs may upon presenting an FAA Form 8610-2 administer oral and practical tests to graduates/applicants, that indicates the test(s) authorized to be administered,

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without an FAA signature in Block V of FAA made satisfactory progress, and is prepared for Form 8610-2 only when a graduation certificate or the test. The proper AMTS official shall certificate of completion is presented and the AMTS complete Block II, item E, (1) and (2). provides the DME with the certified list of graduates. (3) Inspectors shall complete Block II, (c) Applicants shall complete FAA item F, (1), (2), (3), and (4). (See appendix 1, figure 1-4.) Form 8610-2 (both originals). The FAA authorization expiration date shall not be later than the anticipated graduation date. The completed file (d) Affiliated DMEs are required to will be processed through the supervising FSDO. (The review FAA Form 8610-2 to determine and assure that it supervising FSDO has authorized any student to be tested is complete and correct, and should verify that the by a nonaffiliated DME by completing Block II, item F, applicant meets the requirements of 14 CFR part 65, (1), (2), (3), and (4).) section 65.11, 14 CFR part 65, section 65.12, and 14 CFR part 65, section 65.71, prior to issuing FAA Form 8060-4, c. Retests. When application is made for a retest Temporary Airman Certificate. The applicant will present after failure of a previous test or incomplete test, the appropriate computerized test report(s). All sections of applicant shall: the computer knowledge test shall have been passed (1) Complete FAA Form 8610-2 (both within the previous 24-calendar months except when the originals) in accordance with the instructions furnished by applicant is authorized to take an early oral and practical the DME or inspector. test by 14 CFR part 65, section 65.80. NOTE: FAA Form 8610-2, Block V does not b. Taking Oral and Practical Tests Before need to be signed by an inspector if a copy of Computer Knowledge Tests. AMTS students may be the original FAA Form 8610-2 (with authorized by the supervising FSDO to take the oral and authorizing signature) is attached to the file. practical tests before the computer knowledge test in accordance with section 65.80. (2) Present an appropriate computerized test report. All sections of the computer knowledge tests shall (1) Each student shall complete the front of have been passed within the previous 24-calendar FAA Form 8610-2 (both originals). FAA Form 8610-2 months. shall show the AMTS’s name and location (Block II, item D1), AMTS’s certificate number (Block II, item D2), (3) Present his or her original of FAA curriculum in which student is enrolled (Block II, Form 8610-2 from the previous oral and practical tests item D3), and graduation date (Block II, item D4). showing the sections failed, sections not completed, or for Applicants SHOULD NOT check Block II, item D. (See which passing credit has expired. appendix 1, figure 1-4.) (4) If the retest is within 30 days of the (2) AMTSs shall show that each student is previous test, present a statement by a person authorized in the final phase of training and has maintained in 14 CFR part 65, section 65.19 that the applicant has satisfactory progress at the school. received additional instruction for EACH SUBJECT FAILED and that the applicant is ready for retesting. This NOTE: The student shall be within 45 school statement of training is required only when the applicant days of completing that phase of the failed portions of the test. (See appendix 1, figure 1-12.) curriculum. If enrolled in the Airframe only or Powerplant only, shall have completed the NOTE: This statement of training is not General and be within 45 school days of required if the applicant did not complete a completion for the Airframe or Powerplant. If previous test. the applicant is enrolled in the Powerplant, and d. Applicants for retest will be tested in all has completed the General and Airframe, he or Subject Areas of the oral and/or practical tests in the she shall be within 45 school days of section(s) listed as failed (at the same level as failed), that completion of the Powerplant curriculum, and was/were not taken, or that has/have expired. However, if the student is enrolled in the combined applicants who apply for retest within 60 days to the same Airframe and Powerplant, he or she shall be DME who gave the failed test may, at the option of the within 45 school days of completion of the DME, be tested in only the Subject Areas failed on the complete curriculum for the combined Airframe previous test provided applicant has successfully passed and Powerplant, has

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all other Subject Areas within that section. (New (5) Completion of required forms and questions and practical projects may be included in the records; retest.) (6) Application of appropriate rules; and 5-3. EVALUATING APPLICANT (7) Attitude toward safety, manufacturer’s PERFORMANCE. An applicant should not be expected recommendations, and acceptable industry practices. to be competent in all phases of aircraft or engine overhaul, maintenance, and repair, or be highly skillful in 5-4. CONDUCTING THE TESTS. performing complex manipulative operations. However, a. Conducting the Oral Test. the applicant is expected to have developed basic skills and should demonstrate them during the practical test. (1) Oral questioning may be used at any The applicant shall be informed of the level of time during the practical test. performance expected before beginning each project. (2) The DME shall orally quiz the applicant Required performance levels may be found in the PTS with at least the required number of knowledge (oral) booklets. elements. The DME shall ask at least four questions in a. Section. When it becomes obvious during the each Subject Area. These questions should be from more test that an applicant cannot perform at an acceptable than one element of the Subject Area. The applicant shall level and has already failed several subjects in a section, be able to successfully answer 70 percent of the oral the DME may discontinue testing in that section and go questions in each Subject Area. Each Subject Area shall on to the next section. However, in some cases it may be be passed in order to pass a section. advantageous to continue to the end of the section so the (3) An applicant’s answers to oral questions applicant will know his or her strengths and weaknesses shall show an understanding of the subject and ability to when preparing for retest. If testing in a section is apply knowledge. Do not allow an applicant’s skill of oral terminated, the DME will make an appropriate note in the expression or ability to memorize details affect oral test REMARKS area on the reverse side of FAA evaluation. Additional oral questions or exploratory Form 8610-2. questions may be used, if necessary, to make an objective b. Subject Area. When it becomes obvious understanding but will not be considered as part of the during the test that an applicant cannot perform at an test. acceptable level and has failed that Subject Area, the (4) To determine if the oral questions are DME may discontinue testing in that Subject Area and go answered correctly, the DME shall be able to reference on to the next Subject Area. The DME or the applicant information (e.g., manufacturer’s data, advisory circulars, may discontinue the testing any time after the failure of a Code of Federal Regulations, etc.). The DME shall be Subject Area. Several Subject Areas may be evaluated objective in making the determination. during an assigned practical project. In any case, the applicant is entitled to credit for only those Subject Areas (5) Although the answers to the oral satisfactorily completed. questions should be available in the CFRs, manufacturer’s maintenance data, or other aircraft and/or aircraft-related NOTE: No more than 10 questions shall be used to data, the applicant shall be able to successfully answer all evaluate a Subject area. oral questions without the use of any reference materials. c. Include the following standards in DME b. Conducting the Practical Test. observations for evaluating applicant performance: (1) All Subject Areas required for the rating (1) Approach to the project; proper sought shall be tested; however, the examiner is not information and tools; preparation of the aircraft (or required to test every element in each Subject Area. In equipment); and observation of safety precautions; Subject Areas where core competency is identified (2) Cleaning, preparing, and protecting (paragraph 2 of the Subject Area), the examiner shall test parts; skill in handling tools; thoroughness and the applicant on the core competency element AND at cleanliness; least one other skill element selected from paragraph 3 of the Subject Area. The minimum passing grade in each (3) The functions of the units or systems of Subject Area is 70 percent in regard to the skill elements the assigned project; use of current maintenance and selected from paragraph 3 only. This does not include overhaul procedures; (4) Final inspection for safety and operation;

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core competency elements. Only one project can be and in good condition. The applicant’s use of other assigned for each required core competency element. To reference material not provided by the DME is prohibited. pass a Subject Area, ALL required core competency Use of non-programmable calculators is permitted where elements shall be successfully accomplished on the first appropriate. Applicants may use personal tools and attempt. Each Subject Area shall be passed to pass a equipment at the discretion of the DME. section. c. Test planning sheets are required for each (2) Subject Areas and/or elements may be oral and practical test given. Test planning sheets will be combined as needed to facilitate the taking of the test. forwarded to the supervising FSDO or IFO with the certification file. Test planning sheets will be retained by (3) The DME shall personally observe all the FSDO or IFO in accordance with Order 1350.15B, practical projects being performed by the applicant. Records Organization, Transfer, and Destruction (4) The DME shall determine if the Standards. An example of a planning sheet is included in applicant’s project is acceptable. Be objective in making appendix 6 of this document. Planning sheets may be this determination. The applicant shall be able to developed by the examiner but shall contain the demonstrate satisfactory proficiency and competency information included in the appendix 6 example (both using basic aircraft mechanic skills. The applicant shall sides). The local FSDO or IFO may also require also demonstrate an approval for return-to-service additional information on the planning sheets. Mark the standard, where applicable, and demonstrate the ability to planning sheets for each knowledge (oral) element locate and apply the required reference materials, where question and skill (practical) element project that will be applicable. For instances where an approval for assigned. If the planning sheet in appendix 6 is used, the return-to-service standard cannot be achieved, the DME shall make copies of both sides. applicant shall be able to explain why the NOTE: The applicant’s signature on the planning return-to-service standard cannot be met (e.g., when sheets is to verify that the test was given to the tolerances are outside of a product’s limitations). applicant and that the test times and dates listed (5) Applicants for powerplant ratings shall were actual. Since testing material is controlled, it show the ability to make satisfactory minor repairs to, is not intended that the signature infer that the AND minor alterations of, propellers. applicant has verified specific information, which appears in Block V of FAA Form 8610-2. (6) Applicants shall be required to execute an FAA Form 337 in conjunction with at least one project 5-5. RECORDING THE RESULTS OF TESTS. during the practical test. (Example: Airframe and Applicants for an airframe rating shall take Sections I, II, powerplant practical test – one FAA Form 337; single and III. Applicants for a powerplant rating shall take rating or added rating practical test – one FAA Form 337; Sections I, IV, and V. (See paragraph 5-1.l. for crediting and each practical retest – one FAA Form 337.) previously passed Section I.) NOTE: The FAA Form 337 project developed a. Record the final results of oral and practical for a practical retest shall not be required to be tests on the reverse side of FAA Form 8610-2. When the accomplished at the core competency level if an applicant has demonstrated an acceptable level of FAA Form 337 project had been successfully competence, workmanship, and safety in each Subject accomplished as a core competency project Area, check the PASS box for that portion of the section during a previous test and the retest meets the (oral or practical test) and enter the expiration date; requirements of paragraph 5-2d. otherwise, check the FAIL box, but do not enter a date when the applicant fails. Make all entries in permanent (7) The DME shall provide all tools, dark ink. See paragraph 5-8 for procedures to follow if an equipment, and reference materials for the Subject Area applicant fails. elements selected. These materials shall include, but are not limited to, Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations b. The expiration date for each oral and (14 CFR), Type Certificate Data Sheets, Airworthiness practical test section is 24-calendar months after the Directives, Advisory Circulars, manufacturer’s technical section is passed. (Example: A test section passed on any and parts manuals, service information, and any other day in August 1993, will expire on August 31, 1995.) instructions and/or reference materials that are necessary c. Do not code any knowledge (oral) element for the objective accomplishment of the assigned Subject questions or skill (practical) element projects on the Area element(s). All reference material shall be unmarked

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reverse side of FAA Form 8610-2 unless the oral or continue to be issued with that number unless the practical test in a section has been failed. applicant requests a unique number. If the airman requests a unique number when applying for a certificate 5-6. WHEN THE APPLICANT PASSES. When the and/or rating, the word PENDING shall be placed in the applicant has passed all the required sections of both the certificate number block of FAA Form 8060-4. oral and practical tests, the DME who administered the test shall: e. If the applicant has been authorized under section 65.80 to take the oral and practical tests before the a. Enter the date the test was completed, sign computer knowledge tests and passes them: the form, and enter his or her designation number in the spaces provided on the reverse of FAA Form 8610-2 (1) Give the applicant a completed and (both originals). signed original of FAA Form 8610-2. This original will be needed when the applicant applies for a certificate b. Require the applicant to complete the after passing the computer knowledge tests. APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION area on the reverse side of FAA Form 8610-2 (both originals), following the (2) Send the applicant’s other signed DME’s report. The APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION original of FAA Form 8610-2 to the supervising FSDO area is used to verify that the applicant still meets the WITHIN 5-CALENDAR DAYS. The FSDO will forward conditions and requirements of sections 65.11 and 65.12. the file to the Airmen Certification Branch, AFS-760. NOTE: At the time of issuance of FAA (3) Do NOT issue FAA Form 8060-4. Form 8060-4, the inspector and/or the DME shall (4) When the applicant passes the computer request a telephone number where the applicant knowledge tests, the applicant may present the may be reached during the next 120 days in the computerized test report(s) along with an original of FAA event of application problems. The telephone Form 8610-2 to the nearest FSDO or an appropriately number shall be recorded in the REMARKS area rated DME. At that time, an FAA Form 8060-4 will be on the back of the application. If a telephone issued with the appropriate ratings. The applicant shall number is not available, write “NO complete and sign the APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION TELEPHONE.” area. The APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION area and the c. Give one original of FAA Form 8610-2 to FAA INSPECTOR’S REPORT area are the only entries the applicant. required. AFS-760 is aware of testing procedures for applicants under section 65.80. Give the applicant a d. Prepare FAA Form 8060-4 unless otherwise machine copy of the original FAA Form 8610-2 (for use directed by the supervising FSDO or IFO. (See in case the certification file is lost). appendix 1, figure 1-9.) Issue the duplicate copy to the applicant. Forward the original typed copy with the (5) The typed original FAA Form 8060-4, certification file to the local FSDO or IFO. the computerized test report(s), and the original of FAA Form 8610-2 will be forwarded to the supervising FSDO (1) Printed ink entries may be used for the WITHIN 5-CALENDAR DAYS after completion of the applicant’s copy; however, a typed original, signed by the file. issuing DME, shall accompany the certification file, which shall be forwarded to the supervising FSDO 5-7. APPLICANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE. or IFO. The applicant need not sign the copy that is sent An applicant who meets the requirements of 14 CFR to the FSDO or IFO. part 65, except for 14 CFR part 65, section 65.71(a)(1), may take the aviation mechanic tests. However, the (2) All original airman certificates will be applicant shall be informed that if the tests are passed, the issued with a unique certificate number assigned by the aviation mechanic certificate will not be issued until the Airmen Certification Branch (AFS-760) during the applicant’s 18th birthday. For applicants under 18 years processing of the airman file. The airman’s SSN can still of age: be collected on FAA Form 8610-2, but the word PENDING shall be placed in the certificate number a. Do NOT issue FAA Form 8060-4. block III of FAA Form 8060-4. (See appendix 1, b. On the reverse side of FAA Form 8610-2, figure 1-9.) If the airman does not wish to provide his/her under the REMARKS area, put the following statement: SSN to the FAA, the words DO NOT USE shall be The applicant is under 18 years of age. Temporary placed in the SSN block of the application. Airman certificate was not issued. (See appendix 1, figure 1-8.) certificates presently using the SSN as a certificate number will

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c. Send one original of FAA Form 8610-2 to the (2) FAA Form 8610-2 (original) from all supervising FSDO or IFO. previously failed oral and practical tests. d. Give the applicant one original (completed c. Send the certification file to the supervising and signed) of FAA Form 8610-2 and the computerized FSDO or IFO. test report(s). NOTE: Do NOT hold the file until retesting. e. Instruct the applicant that upon reaching 18 5-9. DISPOSITION OF FILES. DMEs shall carefully years of age, the applicant may present his or her original check FAA Form 8610-2 to ensure that all entries have of FAA Form 8610-2 and the computerized test been properly made. Have the applicant sign his or her reports(s), to the nearest FSDO or IFO or appropriately copy of FAA Form 8060-4. Check the complete rated DME, whereupon an FAA Form 8060-4 will be certification file before the applicant departs from the issued with appropriate ratings. testing area. f. When the applicant reaches 18 years of age a. Attachments. Check the boxes for each and presents the appropriate documents, the inspector or required attachment on the reverse side of FAA DME shall forward the typed original FAA Form 8060-4; Form 8610-2. Record the number of documents in FAA Form 8610-2 after the applicant signs the parenthesis following the attachment’s name. (See APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION area (this is the appendix 1, figure 1-7.) The FAA cannot issue a original that was returned to the applicant at the time permanent airman certificate unless all required certification testing was completed); and the documents are completed and on file to support the computerized test report(s), to the supervising FSDO or issuance of the certificate. Files without supporting IFO WITHIN 5-CALENDAR DAYS after completion of information or required documents will be returned. the file. The APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION area and the FAA INSPECTOR’S REPORT area are the only b. Files shall be forwarded to the supervising entries required. AFS-760 is aware of testing procedures FSDO or IFO within 5-calendar days. The supervising for applicants under 18 years of age. The inspector or FSDO or IFO will forward the files to: Airmen DME shall make a copy of the completed FAA Certification Branch (AFS-760), P.O. Box 25082, Form 8610-2 for the applicant’s records. Oklahoma City, OK 73125-4940. 5-8. WHEN THE APPLICANT FAILS. When the c. The DME is encouraged to keep a copy of applicant has failed all or any part of the oral and FAA Form 8610-2 for a record of oral and practical tests practical tests: administered. a. Give a completed and signed original of FAA d. If the applicant passes, the DME shall Form 8610-2 to the applicant. The form will serve as provide the following: notification of the sections passed or failed, and the form (1) To the supervising FSDO or IFO: shall be presented to a DME for retest. Explain to the applicant that the section(s) failed will have to be retaken (a) One original FAA Form 8610-2. in its entirety. (See paragraph 5-2.(c).) On the reverse side (b) Original computerized test report. of the form, identify the following: (1) the knowledge (oral) element question(s) failed (utilize the (c) FAA Form 8060-4 (typed original). computer-generated identifier assigned), and/or (2) the skill (practical) element project(s) failed (utilizing the (d) AC Form 8060-1 superseded if test unique identifier(s) developed from paragraph 5-1.f.), is for added rating. and/or (3) the Subject Area(s) not tested. These coded (e) If retest, statement complying with question elements and projects may be used for reference 14 CFR part 65, section 65.19(b), if retest is within 30 when FAA Form 8610-2 is presented for a retest. Inform days of previous test. the applicant he or she shall complete two more originals of FAA Form 8610-2 before taking any retest. They shall (f) Test Planning sheets. be presented with the original that was returned to them (2) To the applicant: showing area(s) failed. (a) FAA Form 8060-4 (duplicate) if the b. Return to the applicant: supervising FSDO or IFO has authorized the DME to (1) The computerized test report(s). issue FAA Form 8060-4.

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(b) Original FAA Form 8610-2 (second The APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION area is used to copy). verify that the applicant still meets the conditions and requirements of sections 65.11 and 65.12. e. If the applicant fails, the DME shall provide the following: d. The inspector or DME issuing FAA Form 8060-4 and submitting the file should NOT make (1) To the supervising FSDO or IFO: any entries ABOVE the DME’s signature on the reverse (a) One original FAA Form 8610-2. side of FAA Form 8610-2 (with the exception of the REMARKS area). At this time, make the applicant a (b) If retest, statement complying with machine copy (for use in case the certification file is lost). section 65.19(b), if retest is within 30 days of previous test. e. If the applicant MEETS 14 CFR part 65, section 65.71 for the certificate requested, the DME shall (c) Test planning sheet. provide the following: (2) To the applicant: (1) To the supervising FSDO or IFO: (a) One original FAA Form 8610-2. (a) FAA Form 8610-2. (b) Computerized test report(s). (b) Computerized test report(s). (c) If retest, FAA Form 8610-2 (c) FAA Form 8060-4 (typed original). (original) from previously failed test(s). (2) To the applicant: f. See the appropriate paragraphs of this order for handling of files for applicants who are under 18 years (a) FAA Form 8060-4 (duplicate). of age (paragraph 5-7) or who take the oral and practical (b) A machine copy of the original FAA tests before the computer knowledge tests under the Form 8610-2 (for use in case the certification file is lost). provisions of section 65.80 and paragraph 5-6e of this order. NOTE: Paragraph 5-10e would be used for section 65.80 and applicants tested 5-10. ISSUANCE OF FAA FORM 8060-4 BY A DME prior to 18 years of age. WHEN ORAL AND PRACTICAL TESTS ARE NOT ADMINISTERED. 5-11. RECONSTRUCTION OF A LOST CERTIFICATION FILE. a. A new FAA Form 8610-2 is not required in the following instance: a. A copy of the original FAA Form 8610-2 and FAA Form 8060-4 with signature on both forms is (1) The applicant was under 18 years of age required. If no copy exists, the information that appeared when the required tests were passed. (See on the original application shall be provided on a new section 65.71(a)(1).) FAA Form 8610-2 and FAA Form 8060-4 complete with (2) The applicant passed the oral and signatures (applicant, DME, and inspector). practical tests prior to taking the computer knowledge b. AFS-760 will furnish the duplicate test tests. (See section 65.80.) report(s) provided they are furnished with the b. When an applicant requests an airman approximate date(s) of the computer knowledge test(s). certificate based on passing the tests under any of the c. In the upper right-hand block of FAA conditions listed in paragraph 5-10.a., carefully determine Form 8610-2 the wording “RECONSTRUCTED FILE” that the required tests were passed during a 24-calendar shall appear in RED ink. month period. (See 14 CFR part 65, section 65.71(a)(3).) d. All information regarding the certification c. Require the applicant to complete the file shall be forwarded through the FSDO or IFO to: APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION area on the reverse FAA; ATTN: Airmen Certification Branch (AFS-760); side of FAA Form 8610-2 following the DME’s report. P.O. Box 25082; Oklahoma City, OK 73125-4940.

Chap 5 Par 5-9 Page 5-9 (and 5-10) 4/21/06 8610.4K Appendix 1 APPENDIX 1. EXAMPLE FORMS FIGURE 1-1. FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION

Page 1 8610.4K 4/21/06 Appendix 1 FIGURE 1-2. FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION (Applicant cannot list all experience required in Block III.)

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FIGURE 1-2A. ATTACHMENT FOR FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION (Applicant cannot list all experience required in Block III.)

ATTACHMENT FOR APPLICATION OF SAMUEL W. SMITH DATED 05-25-2005

SSN: 444-28-6077

Date of Birth: 06-06-1965

For Brown Flying Service:

Worked as a mechanic helper doing aircraft maintenance, repair, and alteration on Cessna, Piper, and Beech single and light-twin engine aircraft.

For U.S. Army:

Removed and replaced reciprocating engines on light observation fixed-wing airplanes. Accomplished troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and run-up check after maintenance. Removed and replaced reciprocating engine components (cylinders, magnetos, carburetors, starters, generators, etc.) on small engines. Accomplished run-up and preflight inspection. Accomplished “heavy” checks (similar in scope to civil 100-hour inspections). Samuel W. Smith Samuel W. Smith

Page 3 8610.4K 4/21/06 Appendix 1 FIGURE 1-3. FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION (Applicant is a graduate of an AMTS with affiliated computer test center and DMEs.)

Page 4 4/21/06 8610.4K Appendix 1 FIGURE 1-4. FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION (Applicant is authorized to take the oral and practical tests before the computer knowledge test.)

Page 5 8610.4K 4/21/06 Appendix 1 FIGURE 1-5. FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION (REVERSE SIDE) (Typical entries for oral and practical tests administered by a DME. All sections passed. Application approved.)

Page 6 4/21/06 8610.4K Appendix 1 FIGURE 1-6. FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION (REVERSE SIDE) (Typical entries for oral and practical tests administered by a DME. Applicant failed Section IV. Application disapproved.)

Page 7 8610.4K 4/21/06 Appendix 1 FIGURE 1-6A. FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION (REVERSE SIDE) (Typical entries for oral and practical tests administered by a DME using PTS booklets. In this pass/fail example, the applicant passes powerplant and fails airframe. Application for the powerplant rating is approved, but the airframe rating is disapproved.)

Page 8 4/21/06 8610.4K Appendix 1 FIGURE 1-7. FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION (REVERSE SIDE) (Typical entries for oral and practical tests administered by a DME. Credit shown for previously passed GENERAL section.)

Page 9 8610.4K 4/21/06 Appendix 1 FIGURE 1-8. FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION (REVERSE SIDE) (Typical entries when applicant is under 18 years of age.)

Page 10 4/21/06 8610.4K Appendix 1 FIGURE 1-8A. FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION (REVERSE SIDE) (Typical entries when applicant is testing under CFR 65.80.)

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FIGURE 1-9. FAA FORM 8060-4, TEMPORARY AIRMAN CERTIFICATE (Original issuance.)

I. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA III. CERTIFICATE NO. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ─ FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION II. TEMPORARY AIRMAN CERTIFICATE PENDING

THIS CERTIFIES THAT IV. Samuel William Dodson V. 2777 North Boulevard Springfield, VA 22003-7777 DATE OF BIRTH HEIGHT WEIGHT HAIR EYES SEX NATIONALITY VI. 06-08-1965 69 IN. 170 Brown Hazel M U.S. IX. has been found to be properly qualified and is hereby authorized in accordance with the conditions of issuance on the reverse of this certificate to exercise the privileges of

MECHANIC RATINGS AND LIMITATIONS XII. Airframe

Powerplant S A M P L E XIII. THIS IS X AN ORIGINAL ISSUANCE A REISSUANCE OF DATE OF SUPERSEDED AIRMAN CERTIFICATE THIS GRADE OF CERTIFICATE

BY DIRECTION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR EXAMINER’S DESIGNATION NO. OR INSPECTOR’S REG. NO. X. DATE OF ISSUANCE X. SIGNATURE OF EXAMINER OR INSPECTOR 450369741

John B. Jones DATE DESIGNATION EXPIRES 05-10-2005 John B. Jones 10-31-2005 VII. AIRMAN’S SIGNATURE FAA Form 8060-4 (8-79) USE PREVIOUS EDITION

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FIGURE 1-10. FAA FORM 8060-4, TEMPORARY AIRMAN CERTIFICATE (Reissuance retaining original certificate number.)

I. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA III. CERTIFICATE NO. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ─ FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION II. TEMPORARY AIRMAN CERTIFICATE 6425374

THIS CERTIFIES THAT IV. Jane Marie Jones V. 3425 Tower Drive Dear Creek, VA 23225-4444 DATE OF BIRTH HEIGHT WEIGHT HAIR EYES SEX NATIONALITY VI. 06-12-1970 66 IN. 125 Brown Brown F U.S. IX. has been found to be properly qualified and is hereby authorized in accordance with the conditions of issuance on the reverse of this certificate to exercise the privileges of

MECHANIC RATINGS AND LIMITATIONS XII. Airframe

Powerplant S A M P L E XIII. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL ISSUANCE X A REISSUANCE OF DATE OF SUPERSEDED AIRMAN CERTIFICATE THIS GRADE OF CERTIFICATE 09-10-2003

BY DIRECTION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR EXAMINER’S DESIGNATION NO. OR INSPECTOR’S REG. NO. X. DATE OF ISSUANCE X. SIGNATURE OF EXAMINER OR INSPECTOR 450369741

John B. Jones DATE DESIGNATION EXPIRES 05-10-2005 John B. Jones 10-31-2005 VII. AIRMAN’S SIGNATURE FAA Form 8060-4 (8-79) USE PREVIOUS EDITION

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FIGURE 1-11. EXAMPLE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION

12-01-2005

To whom it may concern:

I certify that I have given Mr. Samuel William Smith additional instruction in the following subject areas failed on the Powerplant Mechanic Oral and Practical Test taken 11-15-2005:

Reciprocating Engines and Turbine Engines

I consider Mr. Smith ready for retesting. John Phillip Farrington, Jr. John Phillip Farrington, Jr. A&P Mechanic Certificate No. 441404108

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FIGURE 1-12. AIRMAN COMPUTER TEST REPORT FOR AMP

MUST have a RAISED, EMBOSSED SEAL. CANNOT be a machine copy.

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AIRMAN TEST REPORT

EXAM TITLE: Aviation Mechanic Powerplant (AMP)

NAME: Jones David John

ID NUMBER: 123456789 TAKE: 1

DATE: 08/14/2005 SCORE: 89 GRADE: Pass

Below are subject matter knowledge codes in which questions were answered incorrectly. See the latest version of AC 60-25, Reference Materials and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes for Airman Knowledge Testing, available via the Internet: , for code descriptions. A single code may represent more than one incorrect response.

A03 A04 C01 H02 J02 K02 K03 M04 O02

EXPIRATION DATE: 08/31/2004

DO NOT LOSE THIS REPORT

Authorized instructor’s statement. (If Applicable) I have given Mr./Ms. ______additional instruction in each subject area shown to be deficient and consider the applicant competent to pass the test.

Last______Initial______Cert. No. ______Type______(Print Clearly)

Signature ______

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APPENDIX 2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION

1. This appendix explains the procedures to be followed when applicants, DMEs, and inspectors complete FAA Form 8610-2. a. The DME or inspector shall provide FAA Form 8610-2 to the applicant. b. The applicant must complete two originals of FAA Form 8610-2 before testing begins. c. The DME or inspector shall give detailed instruction(s) for correctly completing FAA Form 8610-2. NOTE: The inspector or DME shall copy appendix 2 of this order and provide it to the applicant until FAA Form 8610-2 is revised with written instructions attached. d. All entries on FAA Form 8610-2 shall be made with permanent dark ink or typewritten. NOTE: When you make a correction, cross out and initial the mistake. Do NOT use correction fluid (white out). e. All signatures shall be original, in dark ink, with name printed in dark ink or typewritten below or beside the signature. f. All dates shall be entered using eight-digit numeric characters (e.g., 05-05-2002). (Month, Day, Year.) (The dates shall not be entered as May 5, 2002 or 05-05-02.)

2. The DME or inspector shall advise the applicant to read the PRIVACY ACT on FAA Form 8610-2. The PRIVACY ACT is to be removed before FAA Form 8610-2 is used. (For an example, see figure 2-1.)

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(FRONT SIDE OF FAA FORM 8610-2.)

3. The applicant shall complete the TOP SECTION of FAA Form 8610-2. (For an example, see figure 2-2.) a. The applicant must check the MECHANIC box. b. The applicant must check the appropriate box(es) for the rating(s) sought (e.g., AIRFRAME and/or POWERPLANT). c. The applicant must check either the ORIGINAL ISSUANCE or the ADDED RATING box. The ADDED RATING box will only be checked when the applicant has an aviation mechanic certificate and is actually adding a rating. NOTE: No other boxes are checked on the TOP SECTION of FAA Form 8610-2 by an aviation mechanic applicant.

4. BLOCK I—APPLICANT INFORMATION The DME or inspector shall warn the applicant to read the fine print. (For an example, see figure 2-3.) a. ITEM A—NAME (First, Middle, Last) (1) The applicant shall enter his or her legal name; however, for record purposes, no more than one middle name shall be entered. The applicant’s name shall not be changed on the subsequent FAA Form 8610-2 unless it is done in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations 14 CFR part 65, section 65.16. If the applicant’s name exceeds the number of characters allowed (50, including spaces), the Airmen Certification Branch, AFS-760, will make necessary changes to allow for computer acceptance. (2) If the applicant has no middle name, the applicant shall enter NMI (no middle initial) or NMN (no middle name).

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(3) If the applicant has initial(s) only, the applicant shall enter those initials and then enter INITIAL ONLY. (4) If the applicant is a junior, III, IV, etc., the applicant will so indicate. NOTE: If the applicant already has an FAA aviation mechanic certificate, the name on FAA Form 8610-2 must be the same as the name on the FAA aviation mechanic certificate unless it is changed in accordance with section 65.16. b. ITEM B—SOCIAL SECURITY NO. (1) Disclosure of the Social Security Number is optional (see PRIVACY ACT). However, Item B cannot be left blank. (2) The applicant shall either enter his or her Social Security Number or enter one of the following notations: DO NOT USE or NONE. NOTE: If an applicant presents a CG-G-EAE-4 Form, Certificate of Eligibility, reflecting completion of the FAA/Military Certification of Performance of Jobs Tasks program, they must list their total length of military service. The applicant must also include the issuance control number as recorded on the CG-G-EAE-4 Form under “TYPE WORK PERFORMED.” c. ITEM C—DOB (Mo., Day, Yr.) (1) The applicant shall enter all dates using eight-digit numeric characters (e.g., 07-09-1965). (Month, Day, Year.) (The dates shall not be entered as July 9, 1965 or 07-09-65.) (2) The DME or inspector shall verify the date of birth (DOB). The DOB is a problem area. (3) If the applicant has other FAA certificate(s), the DME or inspector shall verify that the DOB is the same as that entered on the FAA Form 8610-2. d. ITEM D—HEIGHT (1) The applicant shall enter his or her height in inches. (EXAMPLE: If the applicant were 5'9", the applicant would enter 69. (2) The applicant will use whole inches only. No fractions shall be used. e. ITEM E—WEIGHT (1) The applicant shall enter his or her weight in pounds. (2) The applicant will use whole pounds only. No fractions shall be used. f. ITEM F—HAIR (1) The applicant shall spell out the color of his or her hair or use an abbreviation that cannot be confused with another color. (2) Acceptable hair colors are: brown, black, blond, gray, and red. (3) If the applicant is bald, enter BALD. (4) If the applicant is wearing a wig or toupee, enter the color of hair under the wig or toupee. g. ITEM G—EYES (1) The applicant shall spell out the color of his or her eyes or use an abbreviation that cannot be confused with another color. (2) Acceptable eye colors are: brown, black, blue, hazel, gray, and green. h. ITEM H—SEX (1) If the applicant is a male, he will enter M. (2) If the applicant is a female, she will enter F. i. ITEM I—NATIONALITY (Citizenship) (1) The applicant shall enter the country in which he or she maintains citizenship. Page 3 8610.4K 4/21/06 Appendix 2

(2) The applicant’s nationality must be one listed in appendix 3. (3) Dual citizenship will be accepted. (Example: USA/CANADA.) Because of limited space on the permanent certificate, only one citizenship reference will be shown under Nationality. The other will be shown as a limitation on the certificate (e.g., Dual citizenship includes Canada). (4) Stateless is acceptable, if appropriate. j. ITEM J—PLACE OF BIRTH (1) If the applicant was born in the U.S., the applicant shall enter the city and state. (2) If the city is unknown, enter the county and state. (3) If the applicant was born outside of the U.S., the applicant shall enter the name of the city and country, or province and country. If the applicant was NOT born in a city and country or a province and country, (e.g., Middle of Atlantic Ocean on the HMS Queen Victoria), that information shall be entered in the REMARKS area. k. ITEM K—PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS (1) NUMBER AND STREET, P.O. BOX, ETC The applicant shall enter this information above the first dotted line. This information shall not exceed 33 characters, including spaces. (2) CITY The applicant shall enter this information above the second dotted line. The city name shall not exceed 17 characters, including spaces. When necessary, the applicant shall abbreviate the address (not to exceed 17 characters, including spaces). (3) STATE The applicant shall enter this information above the third dotted line. (4) ZIP CODE The applicant shall enter this information above the third dotted line. NOTE: THESE DIRECTIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR APO/FPO-TYPE ADDRESSES. A post office address is not acceptable for the purpose of applying for an airman certificate, unless the applicant resides on a rural route, a boat, or in some other manner that requires the use of a post office box or rural route for an address. If a P.O. Box or rural route is used, the applicant must furnish (on a separate sheet of paper) the directions required to find his or her residence. This becomes part of the certification file and must be signed by the applicant. EXAMPLE: “I live 2 miles north of state highway 12 on Mockingbird Lane in a two-story house with a barn in the back.” (The applicant must sign this statement.) Two copies are required. l. ITEM L—HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED? (1) The applicant shall check either the YES box or the NO box. (A student pilot certificate is a pilot certificate.) (2) If the YES box is checked, refer to sections 65.11(c), 65.11(d)(2), and 65.12. (3) If the DME or applicant does not understand the requirements of part 65 as it applies to a particular situation, contact the supervising FSDO or IFO for clarification and assistance. m. ITEM M— DO YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER HELD AN FAA AIRMAN CERTIFICATE? (1) The applicant shall check either the YES box or the NO box. (2) If the applicant checks the YES box, the applicant must make an entry by the SPECIFY TYPE area. (3) The types of certificates that shall be entered in the SPECIFY TYPE area are: pilot, mechanic, repairman, etc. (A student pilot certificate is a pilot certificate.) NOTE: An IA, DME, DPRE, etc., are not FAA certificates. n. ITEM N—HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED FOR VIOLATION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE STATUTES PERTAINING TO NARCOTIC DRUGS, MARIJUANA, AND DEPRESSANT OR STIMULANT DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES? (1) The applicant shall check either the YES box or the NO box.

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(2) If the applicant checks the YES box, the applicant must make an entry by the DATE OF FINAL CONVICTION area. Refer to section 65.12. (3) If the DME or applicant does not understand the requirements of part 65 as it applies to a particular situation, contact the supervising FSDO or IFO for clarification and assistance.

5. BLOCK II—CERTIFICATE OR RATING APPLIED FOR ON BASIS OF — (For an example, see figure 2-4.) a. When the applicant is a graduate of an approved AMTS, the applicant shall complete Block II as follows: (1) ITEM D—GRADUATE OF APPROVED COURSE The applicant will check item D, if he or she is a graduate of an AMTS. (2) ITEM D(1)—NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL The applicant will enter the name and location of the AMTS, as shown on the graduation certificate. (3) ITEM D(2)—SCHOOL NO The applicant will enter the AMTS certificate number. (4) ITEM D(3)—CURRICULUM FROM WHICH GRADUATED The applicant will enter the approved curriculum from which he or she graduated, as shown on the graduation certificate. NOTE: To accommodate those students attending an AMTS having separate curriculums who choose to complete the Airframe curriculum and the Powerplant curriculum before testing. EXAMPLE: The student completes Airframe on 01-15-2002, completes Powerplant on 10-15-2002, and requests to be tested on 10-20-2002. Item D(3) of the FAA Form 8610-2 shows, curriculum completed as AIRFRAME, POWERPLANT. The inspector or DME will attach a copy of all certificates of completion, or make a statement in the REMARKS area indicating the date of completion for all certificates. (5) ITEM D(4)—DATE The applicant will enter the date of graduation or the date on the certificate of completion. NOTE: If copies of applicant’s certificates are attached, enter “see attached” in item D(4). If dates of completion are used in the REMARKS area, enter “see remarks” in item D(4). b. When the applicant wishes to receive authorization to take the oral and practical tests before taking the computer knowledge test, the following items must be completed. (1) ITEM D—GRADUATE OF APPROVED COURSE The applicant must NOT check item D. (The applicant has not graduated from an AMTS.) (2) ITEM D(1)—NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL The applicant shall enter the name and location of the AMTS. (3) ITEM D(2)—SCHOOL NO The applicant will enter the AMTS certificate number.

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(4) ITEM D(3)—CURRICULUM FROM WHICH GRADUATED The applicant shall enter the approved curriculum from which he or she will graduate. (5) ITEM D(4)—DATE The applicant shall enter the date he or she will graduate or when the certificate of completion will be issued. The applicant shall enter all dates using eight-digit numeric characters (e.g., 04-20-2002). (Month, Day, Year.) (The dates shall not be entered as April 20, 2002 or 04-20-02.) (6) ITEM E—STUDENT HAS MADE SATISFACTORY PROGRESS AND IS RECOMMENDED TO TAKE THE ORAL/PRACTICAL TEST (FAR 65.80) An authorized AMTS official must indicate that the student meets the requirements of section 65.80 by checking item E. (7) ITEM E(1)—SCHOOL NAME – NO An authorized AMTS official will enter the AMTS’s name and number. (8) ITEM E(2)—SCHOOL OFFICIAL’S SIGNATURE The authorizing AMTS official shall enter his or her signature above or beside his or her typed or printed name. (9) ITEM F—SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE THE MECHANIC’S ORAL/PRACTICAL TEST (FAR 65.80) After an inspector has reviewed the AMTS record and documents of the applicant and is satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements of section 65.80, item F will be checked. (10) ITEM F(1)—DATE AUTH The inspector shall enter the date of the authorization. (11) ITEM F(2)—DATE AUTH EXPIRES The inspector shall enter the date the authorization will expire. The date in item F(2) shall never be subsequent to the date appearing in item D(4). The provision of section 65.80 does not apply after the student graduates. (12) ITEM F(3)—FAA INSPECTOR SIGNATURE The inspector shall enter his or her signature above or beside his or her typed or printed name. (13) ITEM F(4)—FAA DIST OFC The inspector shall enter his or her FSDO or IFO identification. NOTE: DMEs shall not administer the mechanic oral and practical tests before the applicant has passed the appropriate mechanic written test, unless items D, E, and F are completed. c. When the applicant is applying on the basis of experience, (1) ITEM A—CIVIL EXPERIENCE If practical experience was gained in civil activity, the applicant will check item A. (2) ITEM B—MILITARY EXPERIENCE If practical experience was gained in military activity, the applicant will check item B. NOTE: If practical experience was gained in both civil activity and military activity, the applicant will check item A and item B. (3) ITEM C—LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR REPAIRMAN (Attach copy) An applicant shall never check item C.

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6. BLOCK III—RECORD OF EXPERIENCE (For an example, see figure 2-5.) a. ITEM A—MILITARY COMPETENCE OBTAINED IN When the applicant has gained all or part of the required experience in the military, the following items will be completed: (1) ITEM A(1)—SERVICE The applicant shall enter the branch of service where the experience was received (e.g., Army, Navy, etc.). (2) ITEM A(2)—RANK OR PAY LEVEL The applicant shall enter his or her highest rank or pay level. (3) ITEM A(3)—MILITARY SPECIALTY CODE The applicant shall enter his or her military specialty code (or equivalent depending on the branch of military service applicable). NOTE: Before an applicant will be authorized to take an aviation mechanic computer knowledge test, an inspector will review the applicant’s documents and records. The applicant’s documents and records must show that the applicant received the required experience in civil activity and/or military activity. The inspector will determine that the applicant is eligible to take the appropriate aviation mechanic computer knowledge test as required by sections 65.77(a) and 65.77(b). The inspector who reviews these documents shall hold a mechanic certificate with an A and P rating. b. ITEM B—APPLICANTS OTHER THAN FAA CERTIFICATED SCHOOL GRADUATES. LIST EXPERIENCE RELATING TO CERTIFICATE AND RATING APPLIED FOR. (Continue on separate sheet, if more space is needed) (1) When the applicant’s experience was gained in civil and/or military activity, the applicant’s experience will be entered in item B. (See sections 65.77(a) and 65.77(b).) (2) The applicant’s experience must meet the requirements listed in sections 65.77(a) and 65.77(b). (3) The inspector shall advise applicants that the experience used to show qualifications shall be recorded in item B. The applicant will enter his or her experience as follows:

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(a) DATES—MONTH AND YEAR The applicant shall enter his or her dates of employment using eight-digit numeric characters (e.g., 01-05-2002). (Month, Day, Year.) (The dates shall not be entered as January 5, 2002 or 01-05-02.) (PLEASE NOTE, THE FORM DOES NOT STATE THE “DAY” IS REQUIRED; HOWEVER, THE “DAY” IS REQUIRED BY AFS-760.) (b) EMPLOYER AND LOCATION The applicant will enter the employer’s name and location (city and state) in this area. (c) TYPE WORK PERFORMED The applicant will enter the type of work performed in this area. If all of the applicant’s experience cannot be recorded in item B, the applicant may use additional sheets of paper. (See appendix 1, figures 1-2, 1-2a, and 1-3.) (4) DMEs are not required to review the applicant’s documents and records to verify the experience listed. However, the DME will verify that the applicant has entered sufficient experience on FAA Form 8610-2 to satisfy the experience and time requirements of sections 65.77(a) and 65.77(b). NOTE: Mechanic applicants are to disregard item C.

7. BLOCK IV—APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION (For an example, see figure 2-6.) a. Prior to the applicant signing Block IV, the following must be completed: (1) ITEM A—SIGNATURE The inspector will have the applicant review the FAA Form 8610-2 before the applicant signs his or her name. (If the FAA Form 8610-2 was prepared by someone other than the applicant, the applicant should review the FAA Form 8610-2 carefully.) (a) The FAA Form 8610-2 shall be signed as the applicant normally signs his or her name above or beside his or her typed or printed name. (b) For verification purposes, the inspector shall require the applicant to provide identification showing a photograph and signature. 1 A drivers license, military identification, passport, etc., may be used for verification. 2 The name and number of the document used for verification will be recorded in the REMARKS area. (See appendix 1, figures 1-5, 1-6, 1-7, and 1-8.) (c) The inspector shall explain that the applicant’s signature is a certification of true and correct information appearing on the FAA Form 8610-2. False statements or false information for which the applicant has signed may be grounds to revoke all FAA certificates he or she may possess. (2) ITEM B—DATE The applicant shall enter the date the FAA Form 8610-2 was signed. NOTE: Prior to giving the oral and practical tests, the DME will ask the applicant for identification to reverify the information shown on the FAA Form 8610-2. If identification has been recorded in the REMARKS area, the DME will initial this to verify the same identification. If identification was not entered in the REMARKS area, the DME will enter this information.

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8. BLOCK V—I FIND THIS APPLICANT MEETS THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF FAR 65 AND IS ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE REQUIRED TESTS. (For an example, see figure 2-7.) a. Prior to the inspector signing Block V, the following must be completed: b. DATE The inspector shall enter the date the authorization took place. The inspector shall enter all dates using eight-digit numeric characters (e.g., 01-04-2002). (Month, Day, Year.) (The dates shall not be entered as January 4, 2002 or 01-04-02.) c. INSPECTOR’S SIGNATURE The inspector will sign his or her name and also print his or her name in this area. d. FAA DISTRICT OFFICE The inspector will provide the office identifier.

9. FOR FAA USE ONLY Applicants and DMEs are to disregard this area. This area is for FAA use only. (For an example, see figure 2-8.)

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(REVERSE SIDE OF FAA FORM 8610-2.)

10. RESULTS OF ORAL AND PRACTICAL TESTS a. The DME will annotate failed subject areas as follows: (1) For Oral/Knowledge areas failed, enter the corresponding Subject Area letter from the PTS booklets and unique identifier (refer to paragraph 5-1.f.) in the appropriate QUES. NO. box. (See figure 1-6.) (2) For Practical/Skill areas failed, enter the corresponding Subject Area letter, Objective number, and element letter(s) from the PTS booklets in the appropriate PROJ. NO. box. (See figure 1-6.) (3) Enter the Subject Area(s) failed in the REMARKS column. (See figure 1-6.) NOTE: Objective 2 projects are Core Competency.

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b. For all Oral/Knowledge areas and/or Practical/Skill areas passed, enter an expiration date as 24-calendar months from the date of the test. (See figures 1-5, 1-6, 1-6A, 1-8, and 1-8A.)

11. DESIGNATED EXAMINER’S REPORT. (For details on completion of this area see figures 1-5, 1-6, 1-7, and 1-8.)

12. APPLICANTS CERTIFICATION. This block must be completed by the applicant at the time of the issuance of the FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate. (See also paragraph 5-1.i.) a. HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED? (1) The applicant shall check either the YES box or the NO box. (A student pilot certificate is a pilot certificate.) (2) If the YES box is checked, refer to sections 65.11(c), 65.11(d)(2), and 65.12. (3) If the DME or applicant does not understand the requirements of part 65 as it applies to a particular situation, contact the supervising FSDO or IFO for clarification and assistance. b. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED FOR VIOLATION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE STATUTES PERTAINING TO NARCOTIC DRUGS, MARIJUANA, AND DEPRESSANT OR STIMULANT DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES? (1) The applicant shall check either the YES box or the NO box. (2) If the applicant checks the YES box, the applicant must make an entry by the DATE OF FINAL CONVICTION area. Refer to section 65.12. (3) If the DME or applicant does not understand the requirements of part 65 as it applies to a particular situation, contact the supervising FSDO or IFO for clarification and assistance.

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13. FAA INSPECTOR’S REPORT (See the reverse side of FAA Form 8610-2.) a. The inspector will NOT check the APPROVED box or the DISAPPROVED box unless he or she has PERSONALLY given the applicant the oral and practical test. b. The inspector will check ONLY the EXAMINED THIS APPLICANT’S PAPERS box. (1) The inspector shall complete the DATE box using eight-digit numeric characters (e.g., 01-04-2002). (Month, Day, Year.) (The dates shall not be entered as January 4, 2002 or 01-04-02.) (2) The inspector will sign above or beside his or her typed or printed name in the INSPECTOR’S SIGNATURE box. (3) The inspector will enter his or her supervising FSDO or IFO identification in the FAA DISTRICT OFFICE box.

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APPENDIX 3. NATIONALITY (CITIZENSHIP) TO BE USED TO COMPLETE BLOCK I OF FAA FORM 8610-2, AIRMAN CERTIFICATE AND/OR RATING APPLICATION AFGHANISTAN BULGARIA ALBANIA BURKINA FASO ALGERIA BURUNDI AMERICAN SAMOA CAMBODIA ANDORRA CAMEROON ANGOLA CANADA ANGUILLA CAPE VERDE ANTARCTICA CANARY ISLANDS ANTIGUA & BARBUDA CAYMAN ISLANDS ARGENTINA CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC ARMENIA CHAD ARUBA CHILE AUSTRALIA CHINA AUSTRIA CHRISTMAS ISLAND AZERBAIJAN COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS BAHAMAS COLOMBIA BAHRAIN COMOROS BANGLADESH DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO BARBADOS CONGO, REPUBLIC OF BELARUS COOK ISLANDS BELGIUM COSTA RICA BELIZE COTE D’IVOIRE BENIN CROATIA/HRVATSKA BERMUDA CUBA BHUTAN CYPRUS BOLIVIA CZECH REPUBLIC BOSNIA & HERZEGOWINA DENMARK BOTSWANA DJIBOUTI BRAZIL DOMINICA BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BRUNEI DARUSSALAM EAST TIMOR (TIMOR-LESTE)

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ECUADOR ICELAND EGYPT INDIA EL SALVADOR INDONESIA EQUATORIAL GUINEA IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF) ERITREA IRAQ ESTONIA IRELAND ETHIOPIA ISRAEL FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS) ITALY FAROE ISLANDS JAMAICA FIJI JAPAN FINLAND JORDAN FRANCE KAZAKHSTAN FRENCH GUIANA KENYA FRENCH POLYNESIA KIRIBATI FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC GABON KOREA, REPUBLIC OF (SOUTH KOREA) GAMBIA KUWAIT GEORGIA KYRGYZSTAN GERMANY LAO, PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC GHANA LATVIA GIBRALTAR LEBANON GREECE LESOTHO GREENLAND LIBERIA GRENADA LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA GUADELOUPE LIECHTENSTEIN GUAM LITHUANIA GUATEMALA LUXEMBOURG GUINEA MACAU GUINEA-BISSAU MACEDONIA GUYANA MADAGASCAR HAITI MALAWI HOLY SEE (VATICAN) MALAYSIA HONDURAS MALDIVES HONG KONG MALI HUNGARY MALTA

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MARSHALL ISLANDS PERU MARTINIQUE PHILIPPINES MAURITANIA PITCAIRN ISLAND MAURITIUS POLAND MAYOTTE PORTUGAL MEXICO PORTUGUESE GUINEA MICRONESIA, FEDERAL STATES OF PUERTO RICO MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF QATAR MONACO REUNION MONGOLIA ROMANIA MONTSERRAT RUSSIAN FEDERATION MOROCCO RWANDA MOZAMBIQUE ST HELENA MYANMAR ST KITTS AND NEVIS NAMIBIA ST LUCIA NAURU ST PIERRE MIQUELON NEPAL ST VINCENT & GRENADINES NETHERLANDS SAMOA NETHERLANDS ANTILLES SAN MARINO NEW CALEDONIA SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE NEW ZEALAND SAUDI ARABIA NICARAGUA SENEGAL NIGER SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO NIGERIA SEYCHELLES NIUE SIERRA LEONE NORFOLK ISLAND SINGAPORE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS SLOVAKIA (SLOVAK REPUBLIC) NORWAY SLOVENIA OMAN SOLOMON ISLANDS PAKISTAN SOMALIA PALAU SOUTH AFRICA PALESTINIAN NATIONAL AUTHORITY SOUTH GEORGIA & SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS PANAMA SPAIN PAPUA NEW GUINEA SRI LANKA PARAGUAY SUDAN

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SURINAME UKRAINE SVALBARD-JAN MAYEN ISLANDS UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SWAZILAND UNITED KINGDOM SWEDEN URUGUAY SWITZERLAND U.S. (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA) SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC UZBEKISTAN TAIWAN, REPUBLIC OF CHINA VANUATU TAJIKISTAN VATICAN CITY STATE (HOLY SEE) TANZANIA VENEZUELA THAILAND VIET NAM TIMOR-LESTE (EAST TIMOR) VIRGIN ISLANDS (BRITISH) TOGO VIRGIN ISLANDS (U.S.) TOKELAU WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS TONGA WESTERN SAHARA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO YEMEN TRUST TERR PAC ISL YUGOSLAVIA TUNISIA ZAIRE TURKEY ZAMBIA TURKMENISTAN ZIMBABWE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TUVALA STATELESS UGANDA

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APPENDIX 4. ORAL AND PRACTICAL TEST SECTIONS AND SUBJECTS

N. Aircraft Instrument Systems I. GENERAL—AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT O. Communications and Navigation Systems A. Basic Electricity P. Aircraft Fuel Systems B. Aircraft Drawings Q. Aircraft Electrical Systems C. Weight and Balance R. Position and Warning Systems D. Fluid Lines and Fittings S. Ice and Rain Control Systems E. Materials and Processes T. Fire Protection Systems F. Ground Operation and Servicing IV. POWERPLANT THEORY AND MAINTENANCE G. Cleaning and Corrosion Control A. Reciprocating Engines H. Mathematics B. Turbine Engines I. Maintenance Forms and Records C. Engine Inspection J. Basic Physics D. RESERVED K. Maintenance Publications E. RESERVED L. Aviation Mechanic Privileges and Limitations F. RESERVED II. AIRFRAME STRUCTURES G. RESERVED A. Wood Structures V. POWERPLANT SYSTEMS AND B. Aircraft Covering COMPONENTS C. Aircraft Finishes H. Engine Instrument Systems D. Sheet Metal and Nonmetallic Structures I. Engine Fire Protection Systems E. Welding J. Engine Electrical System Components F. Assembly and Rigging K. Lubrication Systems G. Airframe Inspection L. Ignition and Starting Systems H. RESERVED M. Fuel Metering Systems I. RESERVED N. Engine Fuel Systems J. RESERVED O. Induction and Engine Airflow Systems P. Engine Cooling Systems III. AIRFRAME SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS Q. Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems K. Aircraft Landing Gear Systems R. Propellers L. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power System Components S. Turbine Powered Auxiliary Power Units M. Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems

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APPENDIX 5. INFORMATION ABOUT THE INITIAL TECHNICAL PERSONNEL EXAMINER STANDARDIZATION SEMINAR AND THE RECURRENT TECHNICAL PERSONNEL EXAMINER STANDARDIZATION SEMINAR. 1. General Information. Information, such as a schedule of Initial and Recurrent TPE Seminars, registration fees, and online registration, is available at the following Internet address: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs600/afs640/. If you have questions and/ or need additional information regarding the TPE Seminars, please call (405) 954-6495.

2. Initial Technical Personnel Examiner (TPE) Standardization Seminar (hereafter referred to as the Initial TPE Seminar). a. Initial TPE Seminar Description. Increased emphasis on the oral and practical tests, use of the oral and practical tests and Practical Test Standards (PTS), use of the related forms, test planning, evaluation of applicants, and certification file disposition will be covered in the 24-hour (3-day) lecture and workshop seminar. Each seminar participant will practice examiner job functions using the actual materials. The Initial TPE Seminar hours are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. b. Examiner Scheduling. (1) The Initial TPE Seminar is for all prospective Examiners. Initial TPE Seminars are held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (2) The registration fee must be paid prior to attending the Initial TPE Seminar. All registrations for the Initial TPE Seminar are arranged by the examiner, after concurrence with the supervising FAA district office. Arrangements for registration are made via the Internet at: http://av-info.faa.gov/dsgreg/AvailableCourses.aspx. This site also provides a method for payment of the registration fee and general seminar information. If you have questions and/ or need additional information regarding the TPE Seminars, please call (405) 954-6495. There will be no arrangements for paying at the door. Class size is limited, and attendees will be assigned on a “first-come” basis. 3. Recurrent Technical Personnel Examiner (TPE) Standardization Seminar (hereafter referred to as the Recurrent TPE Seminar). a. Recurrent TPE Seminar Description. Continued emphasis on the oral and practical tests; a review of the current policy and regulations as they apply to DME/DPRE functions; and airman certification procedures will be covered in the 8 hour (1-day) seminar. The Recurrent TPE Seminar hours are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. b. Examiner Scheduling. (1) Recurrent TPE Seminars are usually conducted at cities in which FAA district offices are located. Because of low examiner population in individual districts, most seminars serve more than one district. Each examiner or inspector is responsible for making arrangements such as registration and hotel accommodations. There are no geographic limitations with regard to Recurrent TPE Seminar attendance. (2) The registration fee must be paid prior to attending the Recurrent TPE Seminar. All registrations for the Recurrent TPE Seminar are arranged by the examiner. Arrangements for registration are via the Internet at: http://av-info.faa.gov/dsgreg/AvailableCourses.aspx. This site also provides a method for payment of the registration fee and general seminar information. If you have questions and/ or need additional information regarding the TPE Seminars, please call (405) 954-6495. There will be no arrangements for paying at the door. Class size is limited, and attendees will be assigned on a “first-come” basis.

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APPENDIX 6. EXAMPLE OF AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT MECHANIC ORAL AND PRACTICAL TEST PLANNING SHEET The following example of an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Oral and Practical Test Planning Sheet is printed in its entirety. It is recommended that examiners duplicate the sample form and use it as needed while conducting the oral and practical tests.

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FIGURE 6-1. AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT MECHANIC ORAL AND PRACTICAL PLANNING SHEET (FRONT SIDE)

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FIGURE 6-1A. AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT MECHANIC ORAL AND PRACTICAL PLANNING SHEET (REVERSE SIDE)

7. REMARKS (Continued):

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE PLANNING SHEET:

1. Applicant’s printed name.

2. Applicant’s signature. To be signed after the test has ended.

3. DME’s name as it appears on the certificate.

4. DME’s signature. To be signed after the test has ended.

5. The Knowledge Element question number assigned by the DME will be placed in the appropriate block. If the question is incorrectly answered, place an “X” over the number. The Core Competency Element project number and level assigned by the DME will be placed in the appropriate block when a Core Competency project is required (from Objective 2). There may be more than one Core Competency project required for a Subject Area. The required Skill Element project number and level (from Objective 3) assigned by the DME will be placed in the appropriate block. If the project is failed, place an “X” over the number.

6. For Beginning Date and Ending Date use the eight-digit (MM-DD-YYYY) format. For the Total Test Time, indicate the hours and minutes used for the test (example 8 HRS 15 MIN).

If additional Skill Element projects are used (Objective 3 projects only), their assigned number and level will be listed in the above REMARKS block. If a project is failed, place an “X” over the number.

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